John Jakes’ novel “Love and War” inspired this six-part story of the intrigues and romances entwining the Hazards of Pennsylvania and the Mains of South Carolina during the Civil War. Part 1depicts the war’s first major engagement: Bull Run in July, 1861., Two West Point military academy cadets form a strong friendship. Is it strong enough to survive the forces, forces that will rip their country into North & South?, John Jakes’ novel “Love and War” inspired this six-part story of the intrigues and romances entwining the Hazards of Pennsylvania and the Mains of South Carolina during the Civil War. Part 1depicts the war’s first major engagement: Bull Run in July, 1861. George Hazard: James Read. Orry Main: Patrick Swayze. Madeline: Lesley-Anne Down.