Keeper of the Piece Author:Lesley Davis : On the cusp of winter, botanist Lorrah Gilden from the Estros seeks out the reclusive Tate to serve as her guide. Lorrah is convinced that the Missourose lies somewhere in the mountains surrounding Tates home. The Missourose, fabled to have miraculous powers. If it exists. For Tatum, late autumn means only one thing her energy... more » is sorely limited. And Tatum has a secret she intends to keep at all costs, yet its only a matter of weeks, perhaps even days, until her true nature will begin to emerge. Tatums desire to keep her secret makes her a reluctant companion at best, but Lorrahs optimism proves contagious, as does her dedication to find the Missourose. On a journey fraught with peril, the two women are drawn closer than they ever could have imagined. Will they be able to return to Tates cabin before time runs out? Will they find the mysterious plant before it, too, is lost to winters grasp?« less