Orphaned in 1888, Adriana Montebelli's life is governed by self-serving men intent on deciding her fate. Instead of breaking her, their cruel deceptions toughen her resolve to take control. Though she rises to manage the vast Van Buren estate, she wonders if her shattered heart will have the strength to love again.
In this historical prequel to The Secrets of the Montebellis, Adriana Montebelli navigates the challenges of woman's suffrage, union violence, and the tragic hardships of love and loss.