Anna Issac can't imagine marrying the Frenchman her brother has chosen. Her only other option is to enlist the help of a Highlander and escape. But that would be a challenge for any fifteen-year-old and particularly difficult for a Jewess in 17th century Scotland. three centuries later, Hanna Duncan inherits and ancient key with a peculiar etching. Once deciphered, it leads her to Edinburgh and a safe deposit box. There, she discovers a journal and a candlestick that reveals Anna's role in the creation of Scotland's only colony. Caledonia promised to be the trading hub of the New World, but starvation and incompetent leadership hampered its success. More than half of the colonists would be buried at sea or in the outpost's muddy cemetery. In less than a year, the colony is abandoned. Caledonia is ta tale of two strong women separated by time but bound by mysterious circumstances. 21st century Hanna uncovers breadcrumbs left by her 17th century ancestor. Both women experience romance, adventures, and tragedy as the reader witnesses their increasing connection. The sequel, Mannahatta, continues and completes the story