A Civil War epic that emerges as a love story, Four Summers Waiting brings to life the divided loyalties of families. Readers experience restrictions placed on women and their roles in the 1800s through authentic letters and diary excerpts.Determined to find a way to help the causes she believes in, Maria follows Union surgeon, Henry Simms to Washington, never imagining that death awaits in that war-torn city. Readers will learn much about a very difficult time in our country"s history, in addition to enjoying a sweet romance that takes place over four summers.