Free: 1 (Hope on the High Seas)

17-year-old Ruth is used to being independent and trusting God to provide for her needs even with the little protection life in the 17th century provides her. But when a strange turn of events lands her on a cargo ship with no immediate way off what is Ruth to do? The sailors are rough and rowdy but Ruth finds First Mate Leonard particularly intimidating. What is hiding behind Captain Edwards passive nature? Will she ever be free?As the sailors face the trials of ocean travels they realize their young servant holds a key to peace and happiness that they dont have. A truth that could change their lives forever. But does Ruth have her heart open for the ways in which God wants to change hers?Amid danger and personal sacrifices Ruth encounters many ups and downs. But with her Bible by her side hymns upon her lips and Jesus in her heart Ruth discovers she has everything she needs for the journey...and maybe she already has everything she needs to be free.