Receiving a package from her deceased mother containing an engraved silver mug, Emma finds a way to get past her extremely frustrating job. While she dearly loves her job, her boss constantly overlooks her work, never acknowledges her ideas. Whiskey kept tucked under her bed is the answer, and here is a new cup. But only after reciting the incantation etched on the bottom of the cup does she travel through time via this vessel, allowing her to walk alongside her female relatives.
She leads “passengers” along the underground railroad, assists young girls escape trafficking, offers creative ideas to a woman threatened by creditors, watches strong female relatives take leadership roles to guarantee safety during a terrible storm, and raise cash to ensure a school for neglected girls is fully funded for another year. Their lives lead her to realize her own personal strengths that spring forth from the historical truths found in the six previous generations she now interacts personally with; their initials are on the sides of the cup. She views changes to the cup with each generational change, the aging of the cup, as she acknowledges their deep connections to her present life.
This book targets readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly those interested in family sagas and the exploration of women’s roles throughout history. It has elements of time travel, supernatural phenomena, and deep historical context. The goal of the manuscript is to leave the reader inspired by the resilience and impact of the women in the story, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the unseen forces that shape our lives and heritage. It aims to evoke a sense of connection to the past and a reflection on how personal legacies influence future generations.