Nestled within the embrace of a Ukrainian village, young Angela's world is one of verdant fields and a free-spirited connection with the realm of nature. Imbued with the vitality of her imagination, she communes with the fleeting birds and the whispering winds. Yet, the tranquility of her exploration is shattered when she encounters her mother veiled in tears. Determined to uncover the origins of her mother's sorrow, Angela embarks upon an odyssey into her family's cryptic legacy and the pivotal decisions that have been woven into their tapestry. As Angela endeavors to restore joy to her mother's heart, she must navigate through the haunting umbras of a concealed history before they consume her innocence. 'The Woman Behind the Waterfall' offers readers a lyrical journey where the ephemerality of childhood meets the profound lessons of the heart, penned in a book that merges the realms of magical wonder and the poignant reality of human experience.