In the 1850s a young Quaker woman emigrates to America to marry an older Quaker settler. At the last minute, on impulse, her sister joins her. The one due to marry dies en route leaving the other to continue the journey. Her principles are tested to the limit when she encounters the situation regarding runaway slaves. A story of her survival.
(Shirley Williams - bwl 73 Summer 2014 ) |
