On a prosperous Virginia plantation, the Rocklin family tries to live as they traditionally have, enjoying the pleasures of wealth and status. But the talk of civil war could leave a family divided and three young women fearing for the future of their loved ones. Melanie Benton is forced to choose between her affections for two cousins with conflicting loyalties. Deborah Steele feels torn between her Union loyalties and a dangerous love for Dent Rocklin, a Confederate soldier. Rachel Hardin's prayers may be the only thing that can save a man on the run from the war and the law.