Marianna S. (Angeloudi) reviewed on + 160 more book reviews
Set in Ohio territory in 1850, this is the story of Honor Bright, an English girl who accompanies her sister Grace, from Dorset, England, to a new life in the American territory. The girls are Quakers, and Grace is to wed a former countryman upon arrival. Unfortunately, Grace succumbs to a fever and dies before arriving at the destination. Honor continues on, only to find herself adrift in a new world, at the home of what would have been her brother in law. She finds life very difficult, and must find a husband if she wishes to remain there. Honor finds comfort in her quilting skills, and her empathy towards all human beings, including runaway slaves, despite the color of their skin. Unfortunately, the Runaway Slave Acts makes it a crime to aid any runaway slaves at that time. Honor must find a way to reconcile her beliefs, which make her go against her new family's wishes.
