Lift Your Eyes To The Mountains (Mountains of Faith #1)

As the Soviet Union falls apart, so does Bela's idyllic childhood in the foothills of the Caucasus mountains. Like others in her family, she seeks escape from a mundane and unhappy life. Michael Gregory, a British linguist, arrives in the Caucasus to study the Circassian language.  When their paths cross, he's instantly captivated by the beautiful, young Circassian woman, but struggles to know God's will for their future. As for Bela, could this blossoming relationship provide her with an opportunity for freedom? But then, a terrible tragedy shocks the world and makes Bela question who it is who truly holds her heart and whether escape is really the answer.