Fannette is the beautiful daughter of a former

slave who possessed the mysterious passion

stone. Grown to womanhood, she becomes

deeply involved with the secret movement

known as the Underground Railroad --and with

a handsome, blue-eyed abolitionist.

Now Fannette must make a dangerous and

lust-filled journey with the man she loves in

order to lead 23 courageous slaves to freedom

in Canada. Hers is a story of tender passion and

endurance -- and of the jealousies and

uncertainties that rage within her divided heart!