<p>Things aren't quite going to plan.</p><p><br></p><p>And then Aron discovers that he's been paid a human being. A living sentient person.</p><p><br></p><p>Now he and his crew in their travels must dodge pirates the authorities and pro-slavery advocates. And somehow they must maintain their optimism as they try to find a way to free Penny from that which binds her.</p>