The Highwayman’s Confession

Emily and her parents are on their way home from a ball when the notorious highwayman, Pikehead Jack, holds up the carriage and shoots Emily and her parents. Emily awakens four days later in her bed. Her Aunt Marianne and Uncle Henry deliver the sad news that her parents were killed during the robbery. Emily is adamant she will stay at the house–the servants there will take care of her. Upon returning from the funeral, the house is being repossessed. The bank has unexpectedly called in the loan. Emily has no choice but to go live with her aunt and uncle on their farm. Emily looks to discover her parent’s murderer and bring him to justice.