In the shadow of the War of 1812, a riveting tale unfolds during the pivotal Battle of Baltimore. This historical fiction novel intricately weaves the lives of several individuals against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil. Francis Scott Key, detained aboard a British ship pens the words that would become the Star-Spangled Banner. Meanwhile, Frederick Hall, an escaped slave bravely fights for the American side that denied him his freedom. Amidst...