The newcomer

In 1737, Anna and Bairn became acquainted aboard the ship carrying them to Pennsylvania's rugged frontier, where they hoped to build a fresh life. Anna and her fellow congregants are searching for a place to start over, while Bairn remains hesitant to accept the rules that shape Amish life.

Their romance, born at sea, faces setbacks that put its survival in doubt. A recent arrival to the church stands in sharp contrast to Bairn, complicating matters further.