The war between the states is over -- but Virginia Hammond's most heartbreaking battle has just begun. She was the most ravishing bride in the county and she had married the love of her life, Elias Birch. But when Virginia bore him another man's child, the proud Yankee officer could not stay to see it raised as his own. Now the woman of Valcour stand alone on their island home, fighting the flames of civil strife and the evil plans of their enemies. Now many men will come to Valcour Island -- outlaws, rakes, and gentlemen, vying for the hearts and passions of the three sisters who vow, "Valcour must rise again." Golden-haired Virginia burned for her husband's touch -- and his forgiveness. But with the sensual though cruel father of her son so near to Valcour can her hungry heart wait for a love across the sear?
