Addison Fault, a teenager is living during a time of war, well actually the war that changed history, the American Revolution. Addison's father, brother, and uncle are fighting for the Patriots rights, but during the time of the war, The Quartering Act was occurring, a British soldier and his family stay with Addison's family, all while she who speaks publicly in the town square against British soldiers must cease her actions now.
Alexander Robbins', belongs to a rich British family, after his father decides to go to war and fight the Patriots, Alex must bunk with the Faults, poor Patriots who have everything to loose.
Alex and Addison are nothing a like, she's independent and strong, while he's selfish and spoiled.