Hummingbird

Fredrik Schmidt a German immigrant and Walela an escapee from the Trail of Tears meet on a winter night in a Missouri forest. In order to build a life together they must keep a secret which would destroy their family.<p>Chevan the French storekeeper and Laura his mail order bride furnish a gathering place for the community. Laura hides a painful secret from her New York past.<p>Gertie Schwartz widow of Gus hides the harsh reality of a loveless marriage. She seeks to make a life for herself but grieves for what might have been.<p>The story of <i>Hummingbird</i> is the story of how they strive to resolve their inner conflicts and create satisfactory lives.