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. . . CHRONICLES THE lives of four young ladies, each hiding secrets, who make the treacherous voyage to the New World from England aboard a Bride Ship, carrying girls chosen especially to become wives to the Jamestown settlers. Diana has enjoyed a privileged, upper-class life but a sudden tragedy forces her to leave it all behind; sisters Faith and Prudence both long for adventure and eagerly look forward to finding husbands. Sallie Mae carries a shocking secret too horrendous to reveal here. Despite their differing backgrounds, on board ship the young ladies forge lasting friendships. Seeking love, husbands and the adventure of a lifetime in Jamestown, the girls are instead swept into a maelstrom of lies, treachery, and deceit. Someone in Jamestown wants one, or all, of them dead! Still reeling from the tragedy that left her an orphan, Diana bravely sets aside her grief to unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again. When all clues point to the most likeable and high-respected colonist, Diana knows that here in the New World, where women must remain silent and submissive, no one will believe her. Yet as she meticulously uncovers long-hidden secrets, she knows that saying nothing makes her part of the lie. When charges of witchcraft are leveled against one of the girls, Diana boldly speaks out in her defense.
Despite the turmoil in their lives, each girl still longs for what every girl on the Bride Ship sought: love, marriage and the chance for a new life. With the lies and treachery spinning out of control, the final shocking event stuns the entire colony. Will every secret now come to light? Or, are the most horrific best left buried?