Booth Tarkington
The antebellum Midwest provides the backdrop for this tale of romance and mistaken identity, where proper society meets rebellious spirit in pre-Civil War Indiana. When beautiful Betty Carewe returns from her finishing school in the East, she finds herself drawn to the dashing figure of Vanrevel-but which Vanrevel has captured her heart? As war clouds gather and personal dramas unfold, the truth becomes both more crucial and more elusive in this masterful exploration of loyalty, love, and identity.