In the shadowy world of the Antebellum South, Lieutenant William Henry "Whip Wilde" is sent on what should be a routine mission. Instead, he uncovers a reality far darker than he imagined-one where human lives and dignity are held at the mercy of cruel masters and ruthless overseers. On a secret-ridden plantation, Whip encounters Miss Elizabeth, a woman trapped in a nightmare from which escape seems impossible. Drawn into her danger, he faces a choice that will cost him far more than orders and rank. To save her, he must risk everything-his career, his freedom, even his life. Some years later, presumed dead after a distant shipwreck off the coast of China, Whip's sudden return should have brought relief. Instead, it awakens an old terror. His relentless enemy, Captain Bradford Montague, resurfaces with vengeance on his mind-and Miss Elizabeth once again in his sights. The Runaway is a historical adventure of pursuit, survival, and defiance, where courage is tested across the deep divides of power, cruelty, and sacrifice. Recommended for mature readers.
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