Stella Madison begins to enjoy her journey through Canada as a crew member of the Dreadnaught, delighted that it really isn't as hard as she thought it would be. Especially with Colonel Oliver P. Henry along. But traveling together for any length of time brings out the true nature of people. Misunderstandings can flare, rough edges get exposed, and maybe even the deepest of secrets revealed. One can put up with anything for a while. But if ever a traitor is discovered among such a group...then all things return to primeval.