""Once, I ruled this world . . ."" Daphne knew what a trip back to Cumberland County could mean-- her beloved Aunt Jane was ill enough to ensure a share of heartache. But a chance meeting with an old friend sparked memories that could no longer be pushed away. A friend lost, back before the great war that nearly tore the Union asunder- Daphne must face the truth. Join Daphne in her search for answers, an atypical story spanning several decades before and after the Civil War in the heart of the American midwest.