“A heartfelt, strange, full of historicism novel.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES Present dayArchaeologist Rosamund Gale finds in a cave in the south of France the remains of two types of people - a Neanderthal and a Cro-Magnon man. It seems that the ancient man and woman embraced each other before they died, looking into each other's eyes. Rosamund is amazed, since it was always believed that the two species were at enmity. She wants to unravel the mystery: what started a chain of events that goes back to ancient times. Tens of thousands of years ago, a Neanderthal family roams the earth, waiting for the big fishing day, when they can meet other families. Most of all, the Girl, the eldest daughter, who is destined to soon become the Big Mother, is waiting for this day. But one unsuccessful hunt radically changes the course of historical events. “An impressive work, ambiguous and at the same time surprisingly harmonious.” – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “A history spanning a millennium. A prehistoric girl and a modern woman, a skilled hunter and a talented scientist are individuals who have surprisingly much in common.” – KIRKUS “Dr. Rose, based on a real-life female scientist, discovers in a cave in France the remains of a pair of ancient people. This sets off a chain of events and a unique investigation, rooted in the prehistoric era when the mysterious Neanderthals lived on the earth.” . – THE NEW YORK TIMES “It is quite a feat to combine authentic archaeological and genetic information into a novel and write a book about ancient people in such a way that you cannot stop reading. Claire Cameron's characters are authentic, alive, and fun to watch." – LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS “An emotional, dynamic novel with vibrant characters and dramatic content.” – SHELF AWARENESS