Third book in the trilogy series of The Knoll. Allie 's story continues: As a governess, Allie finds herself in the strange position of being neither a slave nor a family member. She now makes it her personal mission to help slaves escape to freedom, which backfires when she finds herself in the clutches of a brutal new land owner who follows no laws. Needing to escape, she comes to realize the importance of the abolitionists she met so many years before who now play a critical role in her efforts to flee to New York. What begins is yet another dangerous adventure and an emotional journey she will never forget.