The Benjamin Steed family moves from Vermont to Palmyra, New York, and tries to fit into the local community. However, their hired help is involved in a religious controversy that puts the family at risk of being torn apart. Meanwhile, two of the Steed brothers vie for the attention of a wealthy merchant's daughter, only to find themselves on opposite sides of the religious debate. As the family navigates these challenges, they must also confront deeper issues of loyalty and the pursuit of truth.
The Work and the Glory
The Benjamin Steed family, having relocated from their Vermont homestead to upstate New York, strives to integrate into the established social hierarchy of Palmyra, endeavoring to establish a peaceful new home.
