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Her family was killed and her home destroyed, during the brutal Civil War. Penniless and desperate to find a new life, 18-year-old Katina Monroe flees from Georgia to Chicago, disguised as a boy. In this great city, she finds work as “William,” acting in a small theater and dreaming of writing brilliant plays that will someday bring her wealth and fame as a woman in her own name.

When Joel Troyner’s stepfather passes away, he takes on the responsibility of running not only his own farm, but also that of his widowed mother. Joel’s mother is struggling, and he seeks help for her, using the wages he needed for a farm hand. Louise Yutzy is desperate for a change and eagerly takes on the position offered by Joel. As time passes, she finds herself drawn to him, though he seems too caught up with his work to notice her. When beautiful Denise shows up, vying for Joel’s affection, Louise fears all is lost.

Chloe Smucker and her blind sister, Rachel, are to manage their late aenti’s raspberry farm. They will need help, and help they get—though in an unexpected way. Asher Ropp can no longer tolerate how his father makes his money. If he stays, isn’t he a party to it? He leaves home abruptly, taking refuge in what he thinks is an empty raspberry farm, planning to offer his help to maintain the place.