EgotisticalWorm
Taking place in the 1870's, around the New Albany Indiana area. The Besson's being one of the most influential familes, along with the Avery's, Seavey's, Herron's, and Frantzich.
Magnolia Besson is the 2nd youngest child, but the older of the two daughters. A woman of many talents who has to learn to accept her place in the universe, as she was once promised something long ago, even if she doesn't remember.
(if the response is good to this I'll finish writing the story)