Nathaniel Hawthorne’s courtship of Sophia Peabody lasted for three years, because he insisted on keeping it secret. He had his reasons, none of which Sophia agreed with. After Nathaniel met Sophia Peabody, an artist in her own right, she changed his life forever. Sparks flew. Knowing the shame and guilt of the past that haunted him, she made it her quest to save him. Even though they faced many complications from both sides of their families, Sophia and Nathaniel triumphed - and triumphed well. Diana Rubino's NATHANIEL AND SOPHIA HAWTHORNE: OUR DESTINED BOND is an intimate look into Sophia and Nathaniel Hawthorne's love story.