Carrie has been a kitchen slave in Sam Frauncesâ tavern in New York City for as long as she can remember. But after she narrowly escapes a kidnapper, Carrie becomes more curious about her mysterious past. After all, she doesnât even know her own last name. When her friend Dan Arabus comes to town, he talks about his dream of buying his motherâs freedom with the Continental notes his father left him. Deciding to help Dan discover how much the notes are worth, Carrie finds herself eavesdropping on Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and President Washington himself. Whatâs more, Carrie also stumbles upon the startling truth about her own family.
Carrie has been a kitchen slave in Sam Frauncesâ tavern in New York City for as long as she can remember. But after she narrowly escapes a kidnapper, Carrie becomes more curious about her mysterious past. After all, she doesnât even know her own last name. When her friend Dan Arabus comes to town, he talks about his dream of buying his motherâs freedom with the Continental notes his father left him. Deciding to help Dan discover how much the notes are worth, Carrie finds herself eavesdropping on Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and President Washington himself. Whatâs more, Carrie also stumbles upon the startling truth about her own family.