Ellen B AldenEllen B. Alden is an author who began the journey of writing after discovering an old leather box filled with nineteen Civil War letters in her attic. The letters were written from her Irish immigrant great, great grandfather, to his wife and childre at home in Western Massachusetts. Ever since that day Ellen has worked tirelessly to learn their story and bring it to life through this novel. She travelled to Ireland several times to meet with a local historian, to explore her ancestry and to research the Great Potato Famine. Ellen previously worked as an elementary school teacher and wine consultant. She resides in Andover, MA with her husband and three children. Read More Read Less