Ellie takes Thomas home where he now has to choose whether or not to remain a redcoat in the American Revolution. He has seen what the outcome of the war will be but he has sworn an oath to the King of England. Can he break that oath while maintaining his integrity and honor? Can Ellie and Thomas balance two different lives in very different centuries? With unlimited resources now at their disposal, what will they do? How and where will they live?

Having the best of both time periods, Ellie is as happy as is possible under the circumstances. All that is missing is Robert and her kids. Having not heard from any of them since the start of the war, she continues to worry about them while building a new life with Thomas and his family, which is easier said than done. Thomas and Ellie are not welcomed back in the ways they expected to be.

When the war arrives on their doorstep, they face new challenges and even a few old ones. The past continues to find Ellie, refusing to stay buried. When it threatens to destroy her family, she makes rash decisions. How will the people around her be affected by her choices?

*This is the eighth volume in an eight-book series. It must be read in order.