A determined young woman escapes her tyrannical mother and the fate decreed for her before she was born. At great risk to herself she rescues one of her mother's victims, a young physician with his own imposed destiny. Together they make their way across a dangerous world toward a future neither could have imagined. Well-written, with engaging characters and an intriguing plot, The Choosing takes its readers on an exciting journey to a satisfying conclusion. [from publisher's web site]