The British people never forgave King George for losing the American Colonies in 1776. For nearly thirty-five years, they have been trying to correct that mistake. Meanwhile, the young, proud nation of America reaches ever westward, seeking expansion and struggling to be taken seriously as a great country even as her people become divided over the future they see for her. Against this volatile background, Ethan Gamble's family is torn apart as brother turns against brother. Ethan's sister, Letitia, supports Ethan and sides with him. But her love for her brother is more than it should be. When a young woman enters the lives of Ethan and Letitia, dangerous emotions boil over.