1862 is the forbidden love story that involves Confederate soldiers, slaves, and a couple of rednecks from Kentucky. Timed around the waning years of the Civil War on the Jefferson plantation, to which is the biggest and most well-known plantation in Louisiana.The main characters find love and happiness at a time that is strictly forbidden. Death, disease and abandonment were obstacles that they must face as they push forward in their quest for adoration.The author lets you live the trials and tribulations of each character as they face their journey in love. Each character discovers challenges in ways that bring out their deepest emotions, all while trying to find their perfect companion.