During the American Revolution Will's father had fought British dominance in the American colonies. At an early age Will had known he too wanted to help the young and struggling country gain its independence from England. So, after graduating from William and Mary, he joined the American army. While on leave in New Orleans visiting his friend's family Will meets Amy Deveraux and knows he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. It takes him awhile to convince Amy their love for each other is strong enough to endure the sacrifices they will be facing. When Amy accepts Will's proposal he tells her after they are married she will be moving to Virginia to live with his family. She has strong reservations about the move but to her surprise Will's family soon becomes her family. Amy's family had always had everything money could buy but it's from the love she finds with her new family she learns what it means to be truly rich. While Will is fighting for America's independence Amy copes with life as a mother and a soldier's wife.