The story opens with Dr. Lu Shaw giving his only daughter Tess an engagement ball. The ball is filled with talk of secession.Tess the beautiful southern belle learns the pain of betrayal, evils of slavery, the grueling work in the Wars hospitals, the satisfaction of forgiveness, the importance of family ties, then to trust and love again. Tess Uncle Jake, the loveable rake entertains his family while accomplishing his goals during the War. Tess delightful...