"The Snow Child" author Ivey's new novel depicts the journey of Colonel Allen Forrester, a married man and soon-to-be-father who attempts to reach the Alaska Territory in 1885. "It takes the adventure novel and turns it on its head," Schluep says.

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"The Snow Child" author Ivey's new novel depicts the journey of Colonel Allen Forrester, a married man and soon-to-be-father who attempts to reach the Alaska Territory in 1885. "It takes the adventure novel and turns it on its head," Schluep says.
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