Carrie: Heart of Courage — Cameron Dokey

Follow the travels of the hope chest created during the War of Independence as it continues its journey through American history and through the lives of generations of courageous young American women.

Chicago 1871
Carrie can't believe she possesses the daring of her Kelly ancestors--from her great-grandmother Kit, who saved the life of a patriot, to her mother, Stephanie, who followed her true love all the way to California's gold rush. And she doesn't believe she'll find the love they found--until she meets handsome John Stapleton. But Carrie's friend, wealthy Jessica Hollister, has fallen for John, too, and Carrie is sure she doesn't stand a chance against her bold and beautiful friend. Yet when she's caught in the fire that sweeps through Chicago, she fights for her life, helping others even when all seems hopeless...no matter what the future holds.