Follow the North Star — Harriette De Jarnette

JOURNEY OF THE HEART

Her mother, a beautiful octoroon and former slave, had scandalized New Orleans society with her passionate affairs. Now young Fanette, as lovely and hot-blooded as the notorious Zulu, finds herself caught up in intrigues of a different kind when she becomes involved with the Underground Railroad--and with handsome abolitionist Jared McLaury.

Masquerading as husband and wife, Fanette and Jared embark on a perilous northward journey, leading twenty-three runaway slaves to freedom. It is a journey that will test the limits of their endurance, their courage, and their love ...