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Ember Jean Lee, born a Gypsy but raised a Shelby.

Running away from an abusive father at the age of 5, Polly finds Ember alone and afraid in the streets of Birmingham and convinces Arthur Sr. to let her stay. A year younger than John, the two grow up joined at the hip and the best of friends become each other's first loves. Yet everything changes when John and his brothers leave for the war.