Defiant Heart

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Set against the backdrop of westward expansion, the story follows orphaned Fannie Caldwell and her siblings, trapped as indentured servants. Seeking a better life, Fannie hatches a plan to join a wagon train heading west. However, her determination faces a challenge when the stubborn wagon master, Blake Tanner, forbids her from joining as an unmarried woman. Undeterred, Fannie is resolved to escape her circumstances and pursue her dream of freedom, setting the stage for adventure and resilience.