Legacy

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This compelling, centuries-spanning novel interweaves the lives of two women: a modern writer in academia and a daring young Sioux Indian on an incredible eighteenth-century journey. At thirty-eight, Brigitte Nicholson enjoys her job, loves her partner Ted, and is determined to finish her book—someday. However, a snowy day in Boston jolts her life, prompting her to reassess everything. As she helps her mother with a genealogy project, Brigitte uncovers a stunning connection to the French aristocracy through her mysterious ancestor, Wachiwi, a Dakota Sioux. This discovery raises questions about how Wachiwi traveled from the Great Plains to the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and how she married into Brigitte's family. With fragmented records as her guide, Brigitte embarks on a journey from South Dakota to Paris, tracing Wachiwi's life. As she delves deeper into her family's legacy, Brigitte realizes that the concept of "someday" is no longer a distant promise but a present reality. In this mesmerizing tale, the past and present converge, revealing the courage to embrace change and the power of heritage.