With You Always

When an 1850s financial crisis leaves orphan Elise Neumann and her sisters destitute, Elise seizes their only hope: to find work out west through the Children's Aid Society and send money home. On the rails, she meets privileged Thornton Quincy, who suddenly must work for his inheritance. From different worlds, can these two help each other find their way?

A Riveting Look at the Orphan Train from Historical Novelist Jody Hedlund

When a financial crisis in 1850s New York leaves three orphaned sisters nearly destitute, the oldest, Elise Neumann, knows she must take action. She''s had experience as a seamstress, and the New York Children''s Aid Society has established a special service: placing out seamstresses and trade girls. Even though Elise doesn''t want to leave her sisters for a job in Illinois, she realizes this may be their last chance.

The son of one of New York City''s wealthiest entrepreneurs, Thornton Quincy faces a dilemma. His father is dying, and in order to decide which of his sons will inherit everything, he is requiring them to do two things in six months: build a sustainable town along the Illinois Central Railroad, and get married. Thornton is tired of standing in his twin brother''s shadow and is determined to win his father''s challenge. He doesn''t plan on meeting a feisty young woman on his way west, though.