In 1902 Fredericksburg Texas, a young German girl finds herself alone when her parents are suddenly killed. She must depend on her wits, her caretakers, the whims of a devious banker, and the charm of the ranch foreman, whose given up on love. Lissel will learn quickly the ways of love, the heartache and her own growing strength as she proves the point that a woman can control their own destiny. Take a chance on a new writer with interesting characters and the charm of the early Texas frontier.