A powerful novel of passion, duplicity and mystery moves from the golden age of polar exploration (1915) to the present. The vibrant heroine leads an all-women's expedition racing her lover, a famed explorer, to the South Pole. Thrilling tales of danger and an ill-starred love affair are played out against a backdrop of turn-of-the-century feminism. In modern times, a ruthless television host threatens a scandalous exposé as he seeks to unravel the mystery of what really happened at the Pole.
"Fascinating, engrossing ... a first-rate mystery ... a novel about polar exploration ... invaluable insights into forgotten aspects of the struggle for woman's suffrage."
—Thomas Fleming, best-selling author, The Officers' Wives
" An intriguing mystery ... a fascinating glimpse of New York high society, English suffragettes, and polar exploration." —Isabelle Holland, Author, Family Trust
Recommended by the Associated Press.
Optioned for a television miniseries by Laurel Film/ Aaron Spelling.
"Lucy Kavaler deserves congratulations for the audacity of her plot concept ... ought to appeal to many readers." —Washington Post Book World
"A suspenseful tale of love, valor and adventure ... the historical tale proves rousing."
—Publishers Weekly
"The story's gripping climax is set against the spectacular white continent... strong characters." —Tulsa World
"Unusual ... involves a searing love affair, a background of polar exploration and a long-hidden mystery involving a family hero's scandalous past." —Anniston Star
"A fascinating tale that moves deftly between past and present, fantasy and reality."
—Booklist
"The descriptions of Viola's and Byron's Antarctic exploration are fascinating, chilling ... good reading augmented by research ... links two very colorful lives." —Star Newspapers
"An unusual journey through polar explorations and the suffragette movement at the turn of the century ... exciting climax ... Authentic geographical and historical data."
—Confrontation (Long Island University)
"Guaranteed to keep the reader glued up to the final page." —Romantic Times
"A broadside for rugged female independence ... an inventive yarn." —Kirkus Reports
"A fine, suspenseful story." —Real People
