Book 2 to the loyal league. A group of abolitionist who are dedicated to the cause of freedom. This book had everything. But one thing it focused on was a good adventure. I liked the nod to African spirituality. What some would call hoodoo. Discussions about how important Black herbalists were in war times and on plantations. The FMC is born to a Black enslaved woman, and her father was the plantation owner. This book explores the sexual lust, desire, and violence that Black women and girls had to navigate at the time. This book has adventure. Great story and incredible characters. MMC, Ewan . Is a Scottish immigrant who fled Scotland when he was young. H understands that FMC Marlie has gone through a lot and just wants honesty. He is incredible matter of fact, and in some cases too honest. Which is an interesting take on the miscommunication trope - can someone be too honest.