Belle's Dilemma

1860, Maryville, Missouri Headstrong, fiery red-haired Belle Stoval, orphaned at a young age, was raised by her aunt. Frustrated by life decisions made for her, she steadfastly wanted to have her way. Even if it meant leaving all she had known as a child and traveling west with her best friend, Mary.  They traveled via stagecoach, clipper ship, and were attacked by bandits, privateers, and storms....