Forged in Song - Book 2 of the Forged Legacy Series

The White Rose is no longer just a vessel; it is a floating fortress and a stage for survival in a country still bleeding from the scars of war. As the Missouri River churns with power vacuums left by the fallout of the American frontier, a new kind of predator has emerged from the shadows of Chicago and St. Louis.

The Shadow of Corruption

Behind the polished mahogany of the saloon and the jaunty tunes of the brass band lies a world of crooked politicians and freight barons. Men like Henry Mallory wield influence that stretches from the stockyards to the riverbanks, using their reach to silence witnesses and bury the truth under a mountain of coin and coal smoke. On the White Rose, the "talent" carries more than just sheet music; they carry secrets that could topple empires of corruption.

A Duet of Survival

For Maggie and Maria, the stage is a mask for a desperate struggle for survival.

• The Living Shield: Having "worn the skin" of Beth Hawthorne to distract her enemies across the Atlantic, Maggie must now navigate a river where every passenger could be a hunter.

• The Fatal Witness: Maria Westlake fled Chicago after witnessing a cold-blooded execution by the elite, only to find that "upriver" is not far enough to escape a killer’s reach.

• The Silent Protectors: Supported by the watchful gambler Daniel Weston—an ex-detective who knows that "the river is a fickle dealer"—and the iron-willed Caleb Ward, the crew must face sabotage, ambush, and the rising heat of racial tension in river towns like Lexington.

When the music stops and the pistols are drawn, the crew of the White Rose must prove that while they were forged in fire, they will be reclaimed in song. The river is rising, and the hunt is on

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