In 1862, in Jennings County, Indiana, Jess Birdwell leads his family in their Quaker beliefs. However, conflicts arise as Jess’s love for worldly pleasures clashes with their religion.
Despite Jess’s wife Eliza’s steadfast devotion to pacifism, their daughter Mattie’s forbidden love for a cavalry officer and their son Josh’s internal battle between violence and protecting his family create tensions within the family.
As the Civil War reaches their doorstep, the Birdwell family faces challenges that test their beliefs. Josh’s decision to join the fight threatens to tear the family apart, forcing Jess to reconsider his stance on violence.
The story unfolds with a mix of faith, love, and internal struggles as the Birdwell family navigates the turbulent waters of war and conflicting beliefs. Through acts of kindness and difficult choices, they learn the true meaning of family and faith.
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