"Canadian figure skating is rich with history that must be preserved. Barbara Ann Scott was our first queen of the ice and there's no one better than Ryan to bring her magnificent legacy to life." - Sandra Bezic, Emmy Award winning choreographer, television commentator (CBC, NBC, CBS), Olympian and 5-time Canadian Pairs Skating Champion Now, more than ever, we need great Canadian stories. The first Canadian woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, Barbara Ann Scott transcended her sport, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration. Scott's stunning victory at the 1948 Olympics uplifted a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War II, inspiring thousands of Canadians to dream big and strive for excellence in their own lives. Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice is a fascinating new biography that will delight knowledgeable and passionate fans of figure skating and history lovers alike.