Proud tenant farmer Ruth Jones , whose husband disappeared on a cattle drove many years ago, faces a battle against a ruthless landlord who is keen to force tenants from their homes. Only the efforts of a reckless band of cowboys led by her older son, Aaron, can save the community. Aaron and his band of drovers are on their way to London when they run into thieves and make some new friends along the way. Meanwhile, Aaron's absence leaves Ruth unprotected.
Howard Handl turns to gambling when the drovers are charged an extortionate toll to cross the River Wye. Meanwhile, Elizabeth tries to win Aaron's admiration.
Tensions between the men mount when the herd falls foul of disease, and passions run high when Aaron and Elizabeth's love affair unearths shocking family secrets.
Passions run high for Handl. Meanwhile Aaron is forced to confront the truth about his father.
As the men finally reach London, Vaughan is not far behind with plans for revenge. Will Aaron and Elizabeth finally get together?