Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia has just surrendered. Less than a week later, President Lincoln has been assassinated. The Rebels may have been defeated, but they have not given up the fight.

As the country is struggling to heal from fresh wounds, two emancipated slaves, Daisy and Celia, are trying to heal from old ones. Together, they leave the protection of Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp and begin their journey north.

Celia is hoping to return to the life she had left behind in the sea-faring village of New Bedford.

Daisy is stepping into a new and unfamiliar world and hoping to find a promising future. Both of them are optimistic but fearful of the unknown that lies ahead.

Bitter Confederates still roaming the countryside are not all that spell danger for the two of them, and the obstacles they must overcome are not all found south of the Mason-Dixon line. Their journey becomes one, not only of miles, but of enlightenment.

Over land, by wagon, and aboard a sailing ship at sea, history comes to life in this exciting historical novel full of action, adventure, and romance.

The lives of Captain MacGregor, Celia, Daisy and Enapay are touchstones to humanity and re-define the meaning of freedom and liberty for all.

Their saga is a page-turner filled with authentic, accurate history that is wound with violent loss and strong bonds of love that plumb the depths of heart and soul.

A sailing ship, a sea captain, a whale, a journey from 1865 Virginia to New Bedford make this story of love, struggle and rebirth, an exciting adventure.

** Reviews **

**** Dana Vacca is a master storyteller with an uncanny knack of weaving historical fact into a captivating plot, carrying her characters through a perilous journey, on to a place of love, hope and restoration. A compelling read! - Elaine Brogno, Author and Copy Editor *

*** I eagerly awaited The Edge Of Freedom, the sequel to the exciting book, Freedom Calling. Dana Vacca's intriguing tale of escaped slave, Celia, and her captain continues in this second book of the series. A compelling novel rich with characters and history. - Marty Pena, children's author & illustrator

**** Freedom Calling and sequel, The Edge of Freedom is a great historical fiction series! The characters come alive on the page as the story unfolds. Dana's work has that feel that puts the reader on this journey right along with them. I cheered for Celia all the way! Highly Recommended. - Dennis Dillon, author