Chapter 1

With little choice, 25 year old Martha Smyth agrees to an arranged marriage to William Andersen. Martha finds herself a wife in name only, caring for William's two children while he serves in the Union Army. While William is away the two begin to exchange letters, will it be enough to make a marriage of convenience blossom into a marriage of love?

!!Disclaimer!!
This story is largely inspired by a book by Claire Sanders. I've changed characters names and most of the basic plot, but the idea is still inspired by her original book.