When a scandal ruins her reputation, Catherine Wainwright makes a desperate decision: Marry Oscar Williams, a childhood acquaintance she hasn't seen in more than a decade. Turn-of-the-century Galveston, Texas, where Oscar owns a dairy farm, is a far cry from Catherine's Dayton, Ohio, home, and Oscar's young son and loyal housekeeper are suspicious of the newcomer. But as the quartet struggles to navigate the changes signified by Catherine's arrival, a far greater challenge looms on the horizon. This historical novel transports readers to the windswept Gulf Coast as it weaves a poignant tale of love, loyalty, and second chances.