From the shores of Galveston Bay to the plains of San Jacinto, Emily, The Yellow Rose sweeps readers into a mesmerizing tale of love, war, and the founding of a Republic. As the Texas Revolution unfolds, so does the love story of a beautiful mulatto named Emily D. West and her mysterious lover -- the man whom music historians believe penned the ballad, The Yellow Rose of Texas. A lively cast of characters brings the history of the poignant folk song to life in a sweeping saga that is unforgettable.