The last days of the Civil War, Dawn goes mute in terror when she watches Union soldiers desecrate her sister. In that moment, she loses her sister, her plantation home and her faith. Only a kind lieutenant gives her hope. She and her younger brother, Caleb, head north to their uncle in Boston. However, their welcoming uncle dies, leaving them in the care of his lawyer who sends them to Kansas like orphan children. Once there, Jars, a dreadful man, claims Caleb while refusing Dawn. As Caleb fights against Jars, the lieutenant, Austin Andreeson, who has never forgotten the dying young woman or her sister, discovers Dawn in need of his help. Austin takes them to his prairie home.

As Dawn begins to feel safe again, and as her heart begins to beat for the man who has shown her such kindness, danger rears an ugly head. Will Dawn release her fear and trust her Heavenly Father for a future of hope.and love?.