Albert Jenkins has dedicated his life to opposing the oppression and tyranny of the High Chancellor and her Moralist. Desperately fighting against the flood that has engulfed the world and washed over friends and family till he is left standing alone against the tide. Now with Agents searching for him and age pressing down upon him time seems to be running out for the old man. Yet in this darkest hour God has delivered a child of wonders to him. But can he hold on long enough to teach the boy what he needs to know or will the flood finally sweep him away first?