Emmeline

"Emmeline" by Elsie Singmaster is a story set during the American Civil War that follows Emmeline Willing, a young woman navigating the chaos and emotional challenges of war as it arrives at her doorstep. As the sounds of battle draw closer to Gettysburg, the story tracks Emmeline's transformation from a somewhat innocent young girl into someone facing the frightening realities of conflict, all while dealing with complex family dynamics, like her connection to a sister-in-law from the South and her brother fighting for the Union army,. The early part of the story sets up the setting and introduces the reader to Emmeline's daily life, her desire for adventure, and the mix of fear and determination growing within her.