1773: The Massachusetts colony is torn between patriots who want independence from British rule and loyalists who support the King. At the center is the educated and beautiful Abigail Adams-wife of John Adams, the leader of the Sons of Liberty, a secret organization opposing the Crown. When a murder occurs in the home of their friend and fellow patriot, Rebecca Malvern, John is accused of the gruesome crime, which was seemingly perpetrated to obtain...

While Olivia's simple wedding plans get wildly out of hand once Hetty takes over and alienates everyone in the family. Sara trades places with a street-smart waif that passes as her double. She lands in serious danger when she runs away from home with Gus Pike. It ends with the death of Marilla Cuthbert.