Mildred's Boys and Girls

Set against the backdrop of an impending civil war, the Landreth family grapples with the fear of losing loved ones to battle. While some members, like Rupert, Cyril, and Donald Keith, along with Wallace and Stuart Ormsby, are eager to fight for the Union, they are torn by the desire to protect their families and return home. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complex emotions surrounding duty and family ties during a tumultuous period in history.