1865, the end of the American Civil War. 18-year old Vita wants to become a doctor like her father. But when he tells her she must get married instead, Vita flees with war veteran Jacob. Together they hatch a plan to satisfy them both. Months later, Vita seemingly has everything she wanted, but she wonders if the life she wanted was too good to be true. When love competes with ambition, what will win? An engrossing historical novel.