The land of painted caves

Somewhere in Europe, some 35,000 years ago, Ayla was born, an orphan girl raised by a Neanderthal tribe. After following her adventures throughout her youth, this grand saga comes to an end. Now, Ayla begins training to become the region's greatest spiritual leader. And, amid tasks, hunts, and Summer Gatherings, she must complete a journey to expand her knowledge. However, amidst the pilgrimage, Ayla cannot foresee how much her learning will change the way of life of the time. • "Incredibly decisive and moving." – The Sun • "Auel builds legendary characters... Ayla's journey became a huge bestseller." – Los Angeles Times