The book skids from dynamite to cliff in this inventive Perils of Pauline story... Initially drawn in by the slow brew between Alyce and her Mountie protector and sometimes beau, Glen, the evolving narrative of her 11th Century soul-twin, Ælfwyn, drove the page flips late into the night. I loved the moments when...I didn’t see that coming!  The story is physical, dense, and rich in inventive detail and characters to root for - even the supporting ones. I found a cozy spot in the wintry British Columbia I know and love and learned much from the rich language and well-researched details that make Ælfwyn’s story so vivid.