Caleb loses his wife and children in an epidemic in Virginia. He drifts in mind and body, trying to find anonymity or death in the West. Instead he finds new meaning in the life of Mei Lin, whom he steals from a saloon brothel in Idaho. He saves her life, and she his. He will find a place for Mei Lin.

SYNOPSIS:

Caleb loses his wife and children in an epidemic in Virginia. He drifts in mind and body, trying to find anonymity or death in the West. Instead he finds new meaning in the life of Mei Lin, whom he steals from a saloon brothel in Idaho. He saves her life, and she his. He begins to hope and to care, and Mei Lin is at the center of the change. He vows to find a place for Mei Lin. But does he dare tell her of his love and invite her into his uncertain life?