Phoebe robbins quickly realizes that her life in sitka, alaska, will be a far cry from what she knew in the east. The weather seems to be constantly rainy, goods are often scarce, and there's little entertainment, save t...Phoebe robbins quickly realizes that her life in sitka, alaska, will be a far cry from what she knew in the east. The weather seems to be constantly rainy, goods are often scarce, and there's little entertainment, save the small orchestra she joins.