Mrs. Hutchinson thought she and her daughter would have enough time to get out of the country before the conflict became out of control. Unfortunately, the southern region of Zamaria fell into the hands of the rebels merely hours after the civil war began.
The rebel forces quickly consolidated their position. Soon all foreigners were expelled - except those who are deemed "enemies of the revolution." Mrs. Hutchinson and her daughter, Amy, were imprisoned and interrogated.
Despite their cooperation, the rebels showed them no mercy...