Marian Creighton's father is on a quest for the ultimate cure, one that could heal any disease, in a desire to save his daughter Ellen from the genetic disease that stole their mother from them. When he falls into a coma after drinking a vial of holy water believed to contain traces of residue from the Tree of Life, Marian finds clues that suggest he's crossed back in time. Testing his theories, Marian finds herself in the Middle Ages during a dangerous peasant uprising. William Durham comes to her rescue and offers her protection--as his wife. When the time comes to leave, will she want to? -- adapted from jack cover