The Yellow Rose of Texas: The Real Story

In 1836 life is hard and tumultuous for the settlers of the area that covers Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and California. Everyone has an agenda. Gearing up for the Civil War, the U.S. wants to make it a slave state. The Texans want independence. Mexico wants it to mremain in the tight fist of its dictator. In one of the bloodiest battles in history Mexico loses this territory all because of one woman--Emily West Morgan.
This beautiful mysterious woman inspired the song The Yellow Rose of Texas. She's kidnapped by the president of Mexico and (while his captive) she acts as a spy for the Texans. Unfortunately, before the Battle of San Jacinto can take place, she falls in love with her captor. Torn between her love for her country and the love-of-her-life she is forced to choose which one she will save.
This is literally the love story that changed the face of North America. To read a few chapters go to ShannonRichardsonAuthor.com