Born in the state of Virginia in the nineteenth century, Jesse Wells fights in the American Civil War and is a scout in the Black Hills of Dakota during the Indian Wars.

Good fortune comes his way along with the opportunity to mingle with powerful people of both sexes. His experience grows. His business acumen enables him to experiment then move on.

Eventually he reaps the results of seeds sown in his wanderings and decisions have to be made. Will he be forced to pay a heavy price?