Love's Long Journey — Janette Oke

How did those pioneers face the hardships of the trail? The rain, the mud, the impassable river fordings - and even death. The initial elation of a new adventure soon wears thin, and Missie must learn how to live her faith as she faces homesickness, boredom, and deprivation. And, then, when she finally arrives at their new home...

Missie's shocking discovery is not the end of the story, but it almost brings Missie to the end of her endurance.