In 1855 London, a boy abandoned to poverty must find his path through treachery, love, and war. From the streets of St. Anne’s Parish to the shores of America, his journey is shaped by slavery’s grim realities, abolitionist struggles, and the brutality of the Civil War.
As he crosses oceans and continents, he battles shipwrecks and betrayal, questions his own identity, and finds unexpected romance with a spirited Irish girl. But is he truly an orphan, or does the shadow of his father still linger?
Through courage and resilience, he seeks answers in a world fraught with conflict, yearning for freedom, and the complicated ties of love. A sweeping saga of survival and hope, his story will leave an indelible mark on your heart.