Jack Cornwall lost everything during the Civil War, so when his beloved nephew Chipper is reclaimed by his father, Cornwall vows revenge on the man who took away his last link with the past. Arriving in the town of Hope, Jack finds Chipper happy in his new family. Caitrin Murphy, a cheerful Irish immigrant, helps him realizes that taking Chipper away would be cruel. Unfortunately, few townspeople trust Jack, and even Caitrin is reluctant to encourage their romance because of Jack's lack of faith. Jack soon realizes that serious changes are needed before he can be truly happy.
Catherine Palmer is the bestselling author of more than fifty novels. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Christy Award—the highest honor in Christian fiction—and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for inspirational fiction. Catherine and her husband, Tim, have two grown sons and live in Vero Beach, Florida, where they serve as missionaries.