Lodestar

After a harrowing transatlantic crossing and a frightening stay in Five Points, New York City's worst slum, British immigrant Alice Davison believes that her tribulations are over. Despite the best efforts of both human and inhuman foes to kill her, she manages to board a small steam ship bound for Texas where she happily reunites with her family. Rested, clean, and well-fed, it seems that at last she can focus on her future with Sir Henry Falkner. However, life has more surprises in store ...