A Hope Divided

In the midst of the Civil War, scientist spy Marlie Lynch uses her skills to aid the Union while navigating the dangers of home, now claimed by the Confederate Home Guard. Shelter hides a secret as Ewan McCall, an escaped prisoner with deep ties to the conflict, finds refuge in her laboratory. When a family secret threatens her freedom, Marlie and Ewan must flee into the perilous night, facing both the brutality of war and the complexities of their growing bond as they traverse the Underground Railroad.