Civil War is declared and Jeff Lareshe joins the Confederacy to fight for States' Rights, yet he is unable to come to grips with his true feelings. New Orleans becomes a beleaguered city, and Louisiana plantations are confiscated. Guilt, tragedy and interrelationships within the Lareshe family prevail. Will Jeff's childhood dream come to pass and his soul set free? Only you as a reader can be the judge as you travel through this heartwarming story.