Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Jamie receives a letter from Mrs. Bell that his old printing press from Scotland is being stored in Savannah. William writes Hal telling him that Ben may be alive, but that William must find Captain Richardson for more information. John writes to Hal, relating that he and Dottie found evidence of Ben’s wife, Amaranthus, in Charleston but she left to stay with relatives in Savannah. Hal also receives a letter telling him to gather his troops and march on Savannah.

Jamie and Claire prepare to move to Savannah, but they are strapped for funds. A neighbor finds Marsali’s hoard of gold, hidden under the hearth bricks. He gives it to Jamie, which will enable the entire family to sail to Savannah.

Dottie, traveling with John on the track of Amaranthus, discovers she is pregnant in Charleston. John decides to take her back to New York before tracking Amaranthus to Savannah.