Young, penniless Devon Howard's dreams of becoming an actress began when she joined Boston's Dantine Players at a time when the unrest against British rule seethed towards revolution. As the players toured the colonies, Devon found herself torn between Denis Varney, the company's leading man, and his half-brother Michael Dantine, and helplessly involved in their political intrigues. Enmeshed in a real-life drama of love, hate and tragic death, Devon was hurled from confusion to despair before she could find true happiness.