Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, 'Silver Cross' is a gripping tale of love and loyalty in the face of unimaginable hardship and danger. When young Rose returns home to find her family farm destroyed and her family missing, she sets out on a perilous journey to find them. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with the dashing Confederate soldier Stuart, but as the war rages on and the stakes grow higher, Rose must choose between her love and her family. This classic work of historical fiction is a must-read for fans of the genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.