Betty Baker Knihy

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, the story follows 17-year-old Faygala as she navigates the perilous journey to America. With her family's plans interrupted by danger, she must travel alone, leaving behind her home and a beloved young man. As she encounters numerous challenges on her quest to reunite with her father, her emotional turmoil and determination to reach the "golden country" highlight themes of resilience, love, and the immigrant experience.

Memories of a past life urged me to write this book. Let me take you into the past, into adventure and the sensuality of living; as Elissa searches all known belief systems for the answers of life. In 153 A.D., at thirteen years of age, the saga of Elissa’s life begins. The pursuit of knowledge drives Elissa from her beginnings in a waterfront brothel to an accomplished dancer, and finally an esteemed philosopher.