The Underground River

Set in 1838, this historical tale follows May Bedloe, a seamstress turned performer, as she navigates life on a floating theatre along the Ohio River and becomes embroiled in the risky work of aiding slaves seeking freedom. Amidst her adventures, she reencounters her cousin Comfort, a speaker against slavery, and faces moral challenges that test her principles. With themes of bravery and the fight for justice, the story explores the dangers faced by those striving to undermine the slavery system from the shadows.