Once a runaway slave, once a Union Soldier, Sam Tate, now a husband and farmer relished in the freedom of being in control of his own destiny. With his wife Amy at his side this new beginning held so much promise of a brighter future. The hard work he put into building their home was a refreshing relief to the turmoil that plagued him in his years of captivity. He had no idea that in a few short moments, his hopes of a brighter future would be shattered. This once honorable and gentle soul of a man would endure the most challenging test of his character and go through the darkest tunnel of his life. Will he overcome the temptation to give up or will he go through a transformation of epic proportions?