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In 1755 colonial Boston, enslaved couple Mark and Phillis, along with Phoebe, commit a desperate act of rebellion, poisoning their cruel master, Captain Codman, after enduring unimaginable suffering and the sale of their child. Their quest for freedom ignites a gripping tale of conspiracy, betrayal, and a pursuit of justice that exposes the brutal realities of slavery. As their secret unravels, a landmark trial unfolds, forcing a nascent nation to confront the moral complexities of liberty, both for its colonists and the people it holds in chains. This true story unveils the harrowing cost of defiance and the profound yearning for freedom in a divided era. Comparable works include Amistad