In 1894, Brant Royle returns to the Kingsmont tobacco country, determined to revive his family's legacy and reputation, which was ruined by his father's defiance of Major Singleton. Brant's arrival sparks a rivalry with Singleton, who seeks to crush the Royle name once again. Meanwhile, Brant is torn between his passion for Sonia, the bordello keeper, and his hatred for Margaret, Singleton's daughter, who harbors a deep desire for him. As the tobacco industry faces the threat of automation, Brant must navigate his personal and professional struggles to emerge victorious.
Bright Leaf
A revolutionary entrepreneur, Brant Royle, sets his sights on disrupting the traditional tobacco industry in Kingsmont by introducing mass production techniques for cigarettes in 1894.