In Jean M. Auel's 'The Plains of Passage,' Ayla and Jondalar embark on an epic journey across the treacherous grasslands of Ice Age Europe. Leaving the security of the Mammoth Hunters, the pair, together with their animal companions, face the harsh realities of a beautiful but unforgiving continent. Strangers become part of their saga, as Ayla and Jondalar move toward a destiny that calls to both their hearts—a place they can truly call home. Auel weaves a tapestry of prehistoric life with rich details of language, culture, and survival, continuing the awe-inspiring tale of human triumph.