In the autumn of 1862, a powerful family saga unfolds on the expansive Walker plantation in Berrien County, Georgia. With rumors of freedom circulating among the enslaved individuals, tensions rise. Thomas, the son of the slave master Newton and the enslaved Judy, seethes with anger as he uncovers plans to perpetuate their exploitation. Newton, feeling threatened by Thomas’ independent spirit and intellect, grapples with his own insecurity.

Meanwhile, amidst this volatile backdrop, the wise and resilient matriarch Patsy maintains a facade of serenity throughout the plantation. Little do they know, she holds a treasure trove of long-buried secrets within the walls of her secret garden, concealed from prying eyes for over three decades. As the story unfolds, the secrets entwine the lives of this extraordinary family, forever altering their destinies and challenging everything they thought they knew.