They left the tyranny of England for the freedom of the American frontier. But sins of lust and secrets of the heart shadowed their journey into the brave, new land.... ELI MAKERS—a blond giant who worshipped his land and his God—but not his wife. LINDA—whose radiant beauty had tempted mant a heart, but who lived in fear of her stern husband's wrath. PHILIP—hopelessly torn with love and desire for Linda, joined the expedition just to be near her. JUDITH—her passion for Philip was strong enough to endure even his worship of another woman.