The time when this strong and interesting story begins is shortly before the colonies become independent and there is still a division of opinion. The flame is wavering – some do not know just where they stand – it burns clearly as the Declaration is signed.
Jason Reeves, a young peddler in Connecticut, comes to Litchfield where he becomes apprenticed to a printer, and learns the trade. It is a fascinating and honorable trade, carrying greeat responsibility.
The story centers on – and has as its most dramatic scene – the printing by Jason of the Declaration of Independence. We see also the famous melting down of the statue of George II, which actually took place in Litchfield. There is a love story – and in the end Jason has a decision to make. Moreover we have come to know Jason and the girl Keziah so well that their decisions seem to concern us vitally. ~ Flap Copy