Elizabeth’s Journey: A Novel

Elizabeth's Journey is a historically accurate novel based upon the true story of a courageous young widow who arrived in Alaska Territory in the winter of 1918. Elizabeth Roger lived and worked at the Hotel Wester in Petersburg, a small town founded by Norwegian fishermen. Her amazing journey takes her from Sweden to America where she marries, only to lose her husband in a tragic accident. She strikes out for Alaska with a man she barely knows and finds her place among commercial fishermen, loggers, miners, fox farmers, Indians, merchants, traveling salesmen and part-time politicians. Experience the daily challenges of life in the wilderness. Meet the genuine historical characters who struggle to bring civilization to this remote corner of the world. Discover the ties that bind Elizabeth and the pioneers to the land despite unbelievable hardships.