The mysterious Oracle Jones, an Underground Railroad ''conductor,'' claims to know the whereabouts of Hattie's mother, whom he helped escape years ago after she was sold off by Old Man Donovan--and he says he can help Hattie find her.

But the women are close to Atlanta, and Anna can almost taste her revenge. Will this new revelation cause the unlikely pair to split for good, and if so, can Anna possibly kill her fiance without Hattie's help?