The American Revolutionary War rages on. Can a young woman overthrow a loyalist-infested district and help the rebel cause turn the tide? South Carolina, 1778. Lily Thompson burns to overthrow the British. In a daring bid to flee her enemies and join the fledgling American fight, she becomes a ward and takes on the guise of a man. But just after joining a raid against the British army, the determined freedom fighter is captured and held for ransom for a hefty price. Unable to hide in the shadows after she is released, Lily cannot sit by idly while those around her struggle to survive. Seeing the captain's growing infatuation as a weakness, Lily joins a spy ring in a bid to help the local militia's need to overthrow the vicious British captain. But what will happen to Lily as she plays the dangerously unnerving game of intrigue?