Chasing the Hunter - Emily Yager - Bog

In 1788, Aria Stonewood is chased from her home in the New England Colonies after being accused of murder and abducting twin baby girls. Hiding a secret, Aria travels west, deep into the north-woods of the Minnesota territory. She seeks shelter at a French trading post that is run by a former priest and meets Francois Marcks; both of whom, distrust her and do not want her staying there. But with the dangers of winter coming, they have no choice but to reluctantly let her stay, unaware of what the coming winter will bring to their door.