Publisher's Synopsis
Maria a 17yr old is in love with Jose the dashing captain of her two brother's cavalry unit. Her father Abraham has made a deal with Francisco to marry Maria in exchange for the post of governor of Durango. The Mexican army is retreating north after a French invasion leads to a devastating French victory at Puebla. Maria decides to find a way to follow Jose who is retreating with President Juarez and avoid her wedding to Francisco. An adventure follows as they ride with President Juarez to secure Union weapons for Mexico in California. Maria disguises herself as a man taking the name of Captain Mario since women do not fight in wars. The French-Mexican forces are now on their tail as they flee from President Porfirio Diaz's large army. Maria is having second thoughts about following Jose. War is terrible, horrific, a bloodbath and full of death."
