Lydia Maria Child was an activist and writer whose novels, pamphlets, and children's works often advocated for enslaved people, women, and Native Americans. She used her writing as a powerful tool to champion social change, with her literary legacy intertwined with her relentless pursuit of justice. Child wrote during a time when her calls for equality and human rights were particularly bold and significant. Her words continue to resonate as an enduring call for empathy and action.
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this sweeping romance follows the lives of two women - a Northern abolitionist and a Southern belle - as they navigate their personal and political beliefs in a time of profound upheaval. From battles on the battlefield to battles of the heart, readers will be swept away by this epic love story.