In late 19th century New England, Mary is forced to marry Lord Hurley against her will, but she's in love with John, a lowly clerk at her father's bank. When their relationship is discovered, John is fired and decides to move to California to start anew. Mary joins him, and they face many challenges, including a violent encounter with cattle rustlers. They eventually build a successful life as ranchers, have children, and own a mansion. Years later, John is considered to run for governor, but past mistakes threaten his political and marital future.
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A high-society woman from New England leaves her luxurious lifestyle behind to join her husband in the American West, where she must confront the harsh realities of frontier life and help him build a prosperous future.