The Book is set in the time of the American war of independence. Dafydd is a young lad born in South Wales. He lost his parents while still young. He saw his way out of poverty, by joining the British Army and Fighting in America. Soon after landing in New York, he joined Katies Rangers, as the British were after him. Katie a woman from a well-off background. Joined the young Welshman. In their fight for a Free America. Gradually they fall in love.