Introduction/Foreword by Author (Author’s Note):

I don’t pretend to be completely accurate (historically) with this story. It’s a love story. Love stories can exist anywhere, anytime in the imagination.

In reality, most likely the existence of Rose Talbot would never be and the mindset of the people at the time would restrict the honest devotion and genuine feelings Ethan Andrew displays toward her.

Love spans through the ages—across time and space, so that is how this story should be read. Don’t read critically—read with the fantastical in mind. I assure you that you may enjoy this story that much more if you do.

Best Wishes,

Nil Nimhay Aecila

(aka "ANN")