Making Angels — Ronnie G. Anderson

Making Angels (115,435 words) is the story of a sculptress who works in lead. Getting lead is no problem for her since she inherited an old mine where she refines it and uses it in her work. By the way, the mine also produces silver and gold - lots of silver and gold! The problem is that she cannot really tell anybody about the fact that she is stinking rich - or the fact that she is dying of lead poisoning. When disaster comes to her community then her unselfishness comes to light. It, too, remains a secret. This story is one of ultimate love. Bring tissues.