Isabel and Ruth are both slaves during the American Revolution, In Rhode Island. Isabel,13 and Ruth, 5 who is suffering with a sickness, were supposed to be freed when their former owner Miss Mary Finch died. But instead, Mr. Robert, A relative of Miss Mary Finch decided to go against her wishes & sold them to a Loyalist family who takes them to New York.
Isabel and Ruth now belong to the abusive Lockton Family. The Lockton's kept Ruth and Isabel separate. They kept Ruth in hiding and told Isabel they had sold her but actually used her as Mrs. Lockton's personal maid. When Isabel asked where Ruth was she was "branded" for standing up to them.
Now Isabel will do anything to become free. Isabel made friends with a man named Curzon, the
Isabel and Ruth now belong to the abusive Lockton Family. The Lockton's kept Ruth and Isabel separate. They kept Ruth in hiding and told Isabel they had sold her but actually used her as Mrs. Lockton's personal maid. When Isabel asked where Ruth was she was "branded" for standing up to them.
Now Isabel will do anything to become free. Isabel made friends with a man named Curzon, the