In the midst of the nineteenth century two women, each beautiful, a generation apart, must take control of their own lives. Each of them had been brought up to be the typically passive girl of her time, dependent completely upon her father’s desires. Both of them become overwhelmed by fascinating and mesmerizing men who seduce and betray them. Through adversity they discover how to control their own destinies. As a result of their adventures they become women, who by learning to use their own intelligence and strengths are able to outmaneouver smart and powerful men. They realize how strong they have become and that life can be lived on their own terms. It isn’t until the end that they realize how intertwined their lives really are.