The Coachman

Set in Philadelphia in 1837, twelve-year-old Rian Krieger, a tomboy and conductor on the Underground Railroad, faces a dilemma when her father plans to send her to a finishing school in Switzerland. As the city experiences economic upheaval during the Panic of 1837, Rian encounters visitors from Russia whose mission may hold the key to her future. The story explores her resilience amid social and economic challenges, highlighting her desire for independence.