When Bertha Biddle meets an enigmatic charmer named Annie Monroe in 1877 Jefferson, Texas, she’s hoping to learn the art of how to woo a man. But just how far will she go to win her heart’s desire? Thaddeus Bloom is torn between meeting his father’s demands and declaring his love for Bertha. Which path will he choose? When faced with racial bigotry, Sarah King is in danger of losing respect for her husband and perhaps his love. Will she stand by her man? Or will a woman’s murder provoke a startling twi