From Helen Bryan, bestselling author of War Brides, The
Sisterhood, and The Valley, comes the second book in an epic trilogy
told from multiple viewpoints--a story about the resilience, bravery,
love, and unity that formed the foundation of the New World.
The frontier of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1783. In the years since
the first settlers arrived, looking to build new lives, the township of
Grafton has flourished. Together, European immigrants, Native Americans,
indentured servants, and former slaves have established a tight-knit
community.
As time passes and America becomes a nation, Grafton is swept up in the
tumult of the outside world. The Cherokees are rounded up and driven
west. The Civil War leaves a long shadow. Newcomers make their mark,
fortunes are won and lost, and loyalties are tested in the march of
history.