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Murderous rebels and bigoted gentlemen can't prevent spinster Lady Margaret Brent from wielding her power to defend Maryland settlers from plunder and obliteration. Lady Margaret Brent, compelled to right wrongs, risks her life by illegally educating English women, placing her family at risk. She fights to have a voice, yet her father and brothers exclude her from discussions. Worried the king's men may know of her illegal activities, she flees to the New World where she can enjoy religious tolerance and own land, believing she will be allowed a voice. Once in Maryland, she presents cases in provincial court where she's hired as the first American woman attorney, but there she uncovers perilous actions, prompting her to build a fort to shield those within from being murdered. Can Margaret Brent's integrity and ingenuity protect Maryland from being destroyed?

Beth Armstrong faces a difficult dilemma between advancing her revolutionary cure for multiple sclerosis and caring for her difficult aunt, who fiercely values her independence. While Beth views nursing her aunt as a burden, her aunt's stubbornness complicates the situation further. The clash between personal ambition and familial obligation creates a rich tension, highlighting themes of sacrifice, independence, and the complexities of caregiving.