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Kate Daniels, a determined young woman, embarks on a journey to the small town of Wolf Hill, Alberta, where she discovers a long-buried secret. The town's residents, including the charming but aloof Nathan Cameron, are hostile towards her, and she struggles to make a name for herself. Ellen Livingston's diary, written almost a century ago, uncovers a dark past of the town's families, including the Camerons. Kate's one ally is Ellen, and the diary seems to hold a warning: 'NEVER TRUST A CAMERON.' With the help of Ellen, Kate must confront her own family's past and find a way to make a life for herself in this unfamiliar town.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Margot Dalton
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