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In the volatile political atmosphere of Missouri during the mid-1800s, a young girl from Corning, New York, and her nanny find themselves in a state where the nanny's papers don't count. Kidnapped by rogue slave traders, Annie, the girl's best friend and companion, is swept away, leaving the twelve-year-old Clara to fend for herself in a rough city full of lead miners, mine bosses, and unscrupulous people.A painted lady from the Sweet Vine Saloon rescues Clara and brings her to work at the saloon, cleaning, working in the kitchen, and polishing boots. All the while, Clara plots Annie's rescue.Can one small girl rescue a woman being held by a cruel plantation owner?
What a wonderful story of survival and friendship. Clara and Annie are traveling to see family. Annie being black is taken from her charge and placed into slavery even though she is a free woman. Clara is doing anything she can to survive without her working odd jobs at a saloon. Through bravery and wisdom, Clara makes friends and comes up with a plan for all of them to start new lives after the search for Annie is complete.
highly detailedPre-civil war Missouri life was tough, every decision could mean life or death. The book is very detailed in its descriptions and the lead, a young girl, may be young but is highly observant. A heartfelt and emotionally charged novel
What a wonderful story of survival and friendship. Clara and Annie are traveling to see family. Annie being black is taken from her charge and placed into slavery even though she is a free woman. Clara is doing anything she can to survive without her working odd jobs at a saloon. Through bravery and wisdom, Clara makes friends and comes up with a plan for all of them to start new lives after the search for Annie is complete.

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