Sallie Kincaid is a daughter who loves her father and inherits his legacy but it isn't all good. In fact most of it is terrible. After her mother dies, the Duke remarries and his new wife isn't interested in step-daughters. Sallie is sent away to live with her Aunt, and together they manage to protect one another. Later after the death of her step-mother Sallie is summoned home to support her brother Eddie.

Surrounded by a fascinating cast of characters, Sallie creates her own family and manages to take care of them the best she can. Set during prohibition when women weren't usually leaders, let alone rum runners, you have to cheer for Sallie as she uncovers family secrets and creates a legacy of her own.