O Pioneers!

The story centers on Alexandra, a determined woman who inherits her family's Nebraska farm from her father, John Bergson, against her brothers' wishes. As she faces the challenges of drought and economic hardship, she remains committed to proving her father's choice right. The narrative explores her complex relationships with her old friend Carl, who reignites a past romance, and her younger brother Emil, who returns home with his own secrets. Together, they navigate love, scandal, and the harsh realities of life on the plains, striving to protect their family's legacy.