Publisher's Synopsis
The Gaspards of Pine Croft: A Romance of the Windermere follows Hugh Gaspard, an engineer with artistic aspirations, as he navigates the challenges of love, identity, and cultural conflicts in the Windermere Valley of British Columbia. The story is set against the backdrop of the stunning landscape, which pulls Gaspard away from his father s engineering business to establish his own ranch, Pine Croft. The narrative explores his personal journey, beginning with the joy of building a life with his wife, only for their happiness to be overshadowed by her declining health. Further complicating Gaspard's world is the sudden reappearance of a Native American woman from his past, bringing a child into his life, which introduces emotional and moral dilemmas that threaten the harmony of his family. The novel delves into the tensions between personal ambition and familial responsibilities, as well as the emotional complexity that arises when past decisions resurface, testing love, loyalty, and identity.
