Francesco’s fate is to be born and die on his own ranch. During the day he helps run the household, and at night he counts the stars and the time allotted to him for carefree youth. But with Mr. Reed’s arrival, his land—his meaning in life—turns out to be under threat. Reed’s goal is gold recently discovered in these parts. Does Francesco have any chance to save his ranch from the gold fever that’s just beginning? Gregory, Mr. Reed’s son—friend or enemy? Decisions will have to be made quickly, and only the outcome will be remembered by August of the year 1849 and the valley of gold seekers...