In the year 2123, sea level rise has inundated much of Florida and civilization is on the brink of collapse. The United States has been divided into sub-nations, resulting in a quasi-medieval society. Time for pitchforks and torches?Rob is a prince of industry, until his father catches him committing a charitable act. Rosa, a working class teacher, spurns the advances of a powerful man. Friends in college, due to class differences, there is no possibility of romance. Then a category 6 hurricane strikes. Rob and Rosa struggle through tragedy, poverty, and revolution. Together they solve a decades-old mystery and develop the strength and skills to begin rebuilding their world.