A secret is revealed long after the battlefield death of a beloved and courageous army officer. His widow, in an act of love, climbs to the treacherous north face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps with his ashes. She discovers years later that those who survived the war - his comrades devoted to keeping his memory alive - would bring the ultimate healing into her life. A compelling true story with a surprising revelation for those who seek to understand the sources of resilience and emotional transformation.