The mammoth hunters- Jean M. Auel

"The Mammoth Hunters" by Jean M. Auel is the third book in the "Earth's Children" series, which is set in prehistoric times and follows the life of Ayla, a young woman from the Clan of the Cave Bear. The series blends historical fiction with adventure, as Ayla navigates a world filled with ancient tribes, survival challenges, and personal growth.

In "The Mammoth Hunters," Ayla has grown into a skilled and knowledgeable woman, having survived the hardships of the wild after being raised by the Clan of the Cave Bear. In this book, Ayla joins a new group of people, the Mammoth Hunters, a tribe that lives and hunts in the harsh conditions of Ice Age Europe.

As Ayla becomes part of the Mammoth Hunters, she learns about their culture, their ways of life, and their rituals centered around hunting mammoths. She also faces new challenges in her personal life, especially with Jondalar, a man she has developed a deep connection with. Their relationship grows as they struggle with the complexities of love, commitment, and the expectations of their societies.