In 1788, Aria Stonewood is chased from her home in the New England Colonies after being accused of murder and abducting twin baby girls. Hiding a secret, Aria travels west, deep into the north-woods of the Minnesota territory. She seeks shelter at a French trading post that is run by a former priest and meets Francois Marcks; both of whom, distrust her and do not want her staying there. But with the dangers of winter coming, they have no choice but...