James Dawson, the son of a post-Civil War
era merchant, embarks on a voyage of adventure and ambition to fulfill his
life-long dream. Before setting out and temporarily leaving his beloved wife
Mary behind, he gives her a beautiful gold LOCKET. After a treacherous journey
across the unsettled American west, James begins to see his dream become a
reality. Unexpected twists and turns in the lives of those James loves most
bring not only tragedy and heartache, but also love and happiness. By the
providence of God, the gold LOCKET eventually reveals
events that had remained hidden for fifteen years. These startling revelations
traumatize the lives of many, but ultimately result in untold blessings.