When Civil War veteran and hero Christian Marshall attempts to aid a mysterious young woman escaping a New York City asylum, he is reminded that good intentions count for nothing and painful memories are best drown in a good bottle of whiskey and the arms of a whore. Jenny Holland discovers the respite and refuge she needs at Marshall House. To remain in this sanctuary and protect her life-and-death secrets, she must make herself necessary to its master. But serving at the will and pleasure of such a dark and dangerous man might not be enough, and her attempts to heal his wounds will expose her own. Special Author's Cut Edition Previously Titled: Midnight Princess

From a review. In 1863, Mary Catherine McCleary (Katy) is a southern belle with firm roots to the Confederacy. In 1863, Katy is only thirteen, but the ugliness of war and a loathsome stepfather have stripped away her childhood innocence. Logan Marshall is the son of a wealthy, powerful family from New York City. He is very handsome, very young, and to Katy McCleary he is her champion! But Logan Marshall is from the north and the Civil War rages. As a solid, southern daughter, Katy unwillingly sells Logan out and her trickery delivers him to Andersonville and to hell! In 1872, Mary Catherine McCleary is the famous stage actress—Katy Dakota. Logan Marshall is the publisher of a powerful newspaper - the New York Chronicle. Katy and Logan meet again. The years have passed, but nothing is forgotten, and revenge can be so sweet.