As a child, Erina Higgins was surrounded by prestige and wealth. But that all changed when her family's scandal erupted, and the family was forced to move to the desolate prairie of Tekamah, Nebraska, in 1879.

Erina became a teacher and left Tekamah but returned after her mother passed away. There she reconnected with her childhood nemesis, Adam Miller.

Pastor Adam Miller was enchanted by Erina's fiery spirit, and there was no doubt in his mind that one day she would marry him.

"Honey, you know we're meant for each other. Quit fighting what the Lord has ordained," said Adam Miller to skeptical Erina Higgins, who was determined not to wed him because that would disclose the family secret.