In 1739, Eliza Lucas is 16 years old when her father leaves her in charge of their family's 3 plantations in South Carolina, then proceeds to bleed the estate dry in pursuit of his military ambitions. Eliza believes indigo may be their only salvation. So develops and incredible story of romance, intrigue, hidden friendships, threats, ambition, and sacrifice, based on historical documents and Eliza Lucas' own letters.