"You must come back -promise me!" He turned, eyes locking with mine, understanding the harsh reality behind my plea. He didn't answer, how could he when fate was the only one in control. ____________________________________________________________________ November 1780 When part of the Continental Army marches into Berkton, Virginia for the winter, the sleepy small town is revived. The young patriot, Harry Drake, meets Meredith Carter and the two have an instant connection. But Meredith's grandmother has other plans for her. As the fighting comes closer to home, dark secrets are revealed. Fate seems to have other plans for Harry and Meredith's as their worlds turn upside down. - Title inspired by the 18th-century song that was played at the Surrender of Yorktown (1781). -