One Against the Wilderness — Tom Roulstone

When Deirdre O'Connor receives news of her father's death, she is forced to leave her luxurious home in Boston and sent to build a new life with her aunt and uncle--Mormon converts who plan to follow the Saints west. Immediately, Deirdre is thrust into the challenges and hardships that confront the pioneers, and she finds that she must come to understand her beliefs, her goals, and the desires of her heart in a way she never has before. One Against the Wilderness is a story of love, loss, faith, and courage that chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of one young woman caught up in the Saints' journey west.