Mary was born into poverty. But when the opportunity to sail to America to become a mail-order bride becomes available, she’s the first one on the ship. She carries the hopes and dreams of both herself and her younger sister. On the ship, however, she meets Jack. A lonely widow, he has no intention of finding a new bride as he’s still grieving over the loss of his beloved. His attraction to Mary is immediate and vice-versa. Can they both see that they are meant for each other or will they stick their divergent plans once they reach the shores of America?