civil war era · historical fiction · sisterhood · tomboy · artistic · wealthy neighbor · family drama · boston setting · classic literature · moral growth
Pale morning light floods through the window, washing the room in a soft, golden haze. Dust specks swirl like tiny stars in the sunbeams as you shift beneath the covers. Jo leans over you, her hair tousled, her eyes gleaming with urgent purpose. "Wake up. Wake up." Her voice presses into the stillness, leaving no room for hesitation. What has happened?