The cause

The story of a young woman's struggle to understand war from both sides. Southern born Emilie Prescott and her family move north to rid themselves of trouble in the south before the real trouble of war begins. Arftfully crafted, the story plays out in the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Emile carries her southern values north to live and learn from the town that teaches her lessons of life, all while discovering an understanding of the war from both sides. Facing decisions that will not only change her life but also threaten to change everything shw has ever known, Emilie interacts with the real historical people of Gettysburg to tell this war story from the civilian point of view.