In 1927 Brooklyn, Carl Brown and Annie McGairy fall deeply in love. At just eighteen, Annie makes a daring decision, leaving behind everything she knows to join Carl at a Midwestern university where he’s studying law.
But love alone isn’t enough to shield them from the harsh realities of their first year together. Far from home, with little money and even fewer friends, they face challenges that test their resolve and their bond.
As poverty and hardship loom, Carl and Annie discover that their greatest strength lies in their loyalty to one another. Through resilience and love, they fight to build a life together in the face of overwhelming odds. Their story is a tender reminder of the power of love to endure—even in the hardest times.
