The sequel to ESSENCE OF TIME revisits the town of Trenton Falls, Kentucky as Peter Willows embraces the roles of being a Colonel and a widowed father. Recovering from his wife's death a year ago, he begins to find normalcy with Clara, his wife's twin sister, but is soon face-to-face with a dangerous French enemy. Peter becomes challenged to protect his town and the woman he has feelings for. The stress of it all begins to change the morals and values that his father and grandfather bestowed upon him as he leans on faith to ward off the unwelcome visitors. Can the power of love defeat the destruction plagued on Peter's family and the loyal townsfolk?