In this fascinating historical novel, the Fitzgerald family struggles to make it through the winter of 1862-1863 after a year of boating on the C&O Canal as the Civil War rages around them. The family is also confronted with personal battles being fought on board their canal boat. The Fitzgerald's struggle to overcome obstacles and divisive forces that threaten to tear them apart in this sequel to the "Canawlers." Softcover; 296 pages