In 1857, having arrived in Minnesota Territory on her father's steamboat, 12-year-old Libby continues to harbour the runaway slave boy Jordan while worrying about a fugitive who has escaped from the local prison.
She failed her friend and risked his safety. Will Libby's mistake destroy their mission? The Christina steams south while Caleb and Jordan finalize their plans. But someone overhears Libby talking about the scheme--will they tell the authorities that Jordan...