Ambitious, post-Civil War costume drama spanning 36 years which intertwines several stories of lust, power, greed and murder in dealing with two former army field doctors and their passion for their work and women in their lives.
CreatorTaylor Caldwell
Episode 1
May 9, 1977
Dr. Martin Eaton returns home from war to discover his sweetheart, Marjorie, betrothed to another, wealthier man. Martin reluctantly marries the shy Flora instead and focuses on his medical practice, engaging in the occasional extramarital tryst. Meanwhile, Marjorie raises two boys, Jon and Harold, who have starkly different personalities.
Episode 2
May 16, 1977
Jon weds Mavis, but their marriage quickly plunges into dysfunction as Mavis becomes more petulant and Jon more distant. As Jon throws himself into work, both he and Mavis engage in affairs. But the price for their secrets will result in dangerous consequences neither could have imagined.
Episode 3
May 23, 1977
Jon's arrogance and conviction put him increasingly at odds with his colleagues, neighbors, and family. Grasping to stay afloat amid constant conflict, he must confront treacherous, false accusations and catastrophic family revelations.
