Carrie struggles to hold on to hope as the world caves in around her; hanging on to the promise she's been given. She finally gets to reveal the secret she's held close for so long. Moses is gravely wounded in battle, while Rose continues to thrive in the Contraband Camp and finally has a dream come true. Robert's plantation suffers a severe loss, but is saved from burning by a very unlikely source. Aunt Abby faces danger as she gets more deeply involved with women's rights, and spends time in Washington, D.C.
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