Prologue

In the midst of the revolutionary war Effie Collins runs away from home after years of her mother trying to pair her off to any suitor willing to have her hand in marriage. however her plan to run away comes to a halt when she is thrown off her horse and a certain Colonel saves her from the road. Their relationship develops and he is faced with a major decision in his life, will it be his downfall?

"What would you like to know about me?"
"your name for starters"

"William...my name is William"