At the beginning of the twentieth century, Emma and Edward and five of their children leave their home in Minnesota for a fresh start in the new town of Fitzgerald, Georgia. This novel's opening captures the reader's attention with an unexpected death and a shocking plot. The action continues with a variety of interesting characters along with murder, intrigue, and love. The story centers around Edward's daughter, Jennifer who is enthralled with small town life and an unforeseen attraction to Clay Tolbert, the local doctor. Before Jennifer and Clay can carry on their life together she is kidnapped by two unsavory men who take advantage of her memory loss by using trickery, untruths and cruelty to control her after a horrifying event occurs. When Jennifer is finally found, Clay struggles to help her regain her memory by demonstrating his love for her. Yesteryears is fast paced and filled with suspense, deception, and romance. It is crammed with appealing, intense and resolute characters who love deeply and intensely. This novel is fictitious but has factual, historical data regarding the unique town of Fitzgerald, Georgia during the early twentieth century. Envisioned and established as a colony for aging Union veterans, the town holds an extraordinary place in Georgia's history.