Martha "Patsy" Custis manages an immense 18th-century plantation in the Virginia colony. But as a young widow, she is hard-pressed to balance her business and to care for her two young children. They need a father and protector; she needs a husband and business partner. Colonel George Washington takes an interest in Martha. They form an instant bond, and she is certain he will be a likable and loving husband and father figure for her children. But when trouble in the form of British oppression, taxes and royal arrogance leads to revolt and revolution, George must choose between duty to country and Martha. Compelled to take matters into her own hands, Martha must decide whether to remain where she belongs or go with her husband...no matter what the dangerous future may hold.