The Lives of Hattie Fitzsimmons

Hattie Fitzsimmons was not like the other girls in her social class in the 1880s near Nashville, TN. Only sixteen, she had already given herself to Nick, who she thought was the love of her life. Now pregnant, she leaves her family home to recreate herself.

With her brother's help, she adopts her first new identity. But what about when she is alone? How many people must she become while exploring herself and the magnificent tapestry which makes up our country?