Molly Bentley escapes the constraints of English society by traveling to Albany, Western Australia, in 1881—under a secret identity. But her new life of freedom is shattered when she’s nearly trampled in the street and handed a threatening letter. Molly and her chaperone, Mrs. Caldicott, soon realize their journey to the colonies is tied to hidden motives and dangerous enemies. Forced to rely on the mysterious Leo McRae and his cousin Alistair—who seem to know more about them than they should—the women embark on a perilous trek from Albany to Adelaide and into rural Victoria to stay alive. As attacks close in, secrets unravel, and loyalties shift, Molly must confront the truth about her past—and whether she can ever claim the freedom she’s been chasing.