The story opens on a summer day in Annapolis when 39 year-old ISAAC DOUGLAS a talented African American attorney and young father is suddenly faced with two life-changing decisions. To replace his running mate who was mysteriously murdered The Governor of Maryland asked Isaac to run for Lieutenant Governor. On the same day Isaac received a rambling letter from CAP’N JIM the scion of the wealthy Chestertown Maryland WORTHINGTON family. Cap’n Jim is now serving a 25-year sentence for shooting a