Elise Brannon loves to perform. And she's ready to put her acting skilled to good use--by helping her family and friends forget, at least for a while., the depressing news from the battlefields of the War Between The States. But even Elise's optimism is challenged by the death of a friend from war wounds, her capture by a band of deserters, and the assignation of the president. As her world spirals out of control, can Elise maintain hope--and keep her faith in the midst of such troubles? Let the Sister's In Time series take you back to 1865--where you may find that Elise Brannon isn't that much different than you! Recommended for ages 8 to 12.