"In 1850, Mellie helps her family by finding employment creating silhouette portraits at a daguerreotype shop. When romance slowly blossoms with one of her charming customers, her life seems to have fallen perfectly into place. But when the unexpected happens, she struggles to find happiness in spite of hidden secrets" --, To help support her family and make use of her artistic skill, Mellie finds employment at a daguerreotype shop, where she creates silhouette portraits, and when romance begins to blossom with one of her charming customers, her life seems to have fallen perfectly into place ?or has it? Simultaneous eBook., Mellie takes a job making silhouette portraits at a daguerreotype shop and romance blossoms between her and one of her more charming customers.