Destiny and Desire

1915. The United States was a nation on the brink of war. It was a time of uncertainly and hope, when three young women journeyed to the glorious city of San Francisco, determined to follow their passions and their dreams—

Thais—Beautiful and proud, she'd been struggling for years to survive on her own. She never dreamed she'd meet a man like Frederic, the irresistibly handsome banker who swept her up in a whirlwind romance that seemed too good to last…

Garnet—Shy and fearful, she was headed for a lonely spinster's life in her small Canadian hometown. So she fled to a place where she could finally blossom and heed the call of her heart…

Ellie—A preacher's wayward daughter, she craved the freedom of a big city. She found it—in a shocking world filled with seductive pleasures and unforeseen dangers that surpassed even her wildest imaginings…