Carrie Cromwell’s charmed life masks a restless heart and an independent mind, both ill-suited to the turmoil brewing in the South. As the Civil War looms, her belief in freedom collides with the entrenched values of her Southern upbringing. Drawn to the secrets of the Underground Railroad and the courage of the enslaved, Carrie faces choices that could shatter her world.
When her defiance threatens her family, friendships, and dreams, Carrie must decide how much she’s willing to risk for justice—and whether her fiery spirit is enough to overcome the darkness engulfing her home. Can she break free from the chains of her heritage, or will the cost prove too high?
