A fictional work set in 1870, NOT AS IT SEEMS deals with the themes of social injustice, personal sacrifice, and individual integrity. It's a time of change for America and for Jillian. Swaying between the innocence of childhood and the duties of a young socialite, Jillian faces the lingering upheaval of post-Civil War as well as the possibilities of a brighter tomorrow. When she uncovers secrets aboard a worker train, Jillian must decide where adventure ends and responsibility begins. Book cover back: "Riding the worker train with her wealthy parents, Jillian anticipates the thrill of the Wild West. However, when trouble arises on the rail lines, she finds the real adventure is uncovering the secrets of the laborers-laborers who are not as they seem."