Leaving Waverly

In a time of turmoil and societal prejudice, Claire Crawford grapples with her identity as a southern belle trapped by her family's expectations. Disillusioned by the Civil War and her upbringing on a plantation, she seeks connection with a sharecropper’s family despite the risks. Meanwhile, Henry Garret, determined to rise beyond his father's humble farm, finds his ambitions challenged when he becomes entangled with Claire. Together, they confront the complexities of love and sacrifice amid a divided world.