One assignment. One choice. A legacy of courage.
1859, Canada West. Rose Goodwin lives a quiet life as a wife and mother in a small Ontario town. But when she's called upon to help a woman fleeing slavery through the Underground Railroad, her comfortable existence is suddenly challenged.
The woman, Judith, is gravely ill and haunted by the trauma of her escape. As Rose nurses her back to health, she confronts her own fears, prejudices and sense of duty. In a divided world, Rose's compassion becomes her greatest strength and the defining act that will ripple through generations of her family.
Rose's Assignment
is a poignant tale of moral courage, empathy, and transformation set in the years before Confederation. Through Rose's eyes, readers witness the human cost of freedom and the power of doing what is right even when it's not easy.
Richly detailed and emotionally resonant, this novella reveals the roots of a family legacy built on compassion and courage.
Perfect for readers of Jennifer Chiaverini, Susanna Kearsley and Kate Quinn,
will inspire anyone who believes one person's kindness can change the world.