In 1860s New Zealand, wealthy Englishwoman Charlotte Lockton relocates with her husband and infant son to start a new life. Tragedy strikes when their baby is kidnapped, and her husband is murdered in the process. Distraught and feeling abandoned by the local authorities, Charlotte decides to take matters into her own hands. She sells off her assets for money and ventures into the treacherous and untamed wilderness of New Zealand. To survive this perilous journey, she adopts a disguise and adapts to the harsh realities of frontier life. Her determination to find her missing child drives her deeper into dangerous territories.

As Charlotte moves through rugged landscapes and lawless settlements, she encounters a variety of characters, some of whom have their own dark pasts and motives. Bandits, prospectors, and settlers alike populate this unforgiving world, each presenting potential threats and allies in her quest. Every step forward reveals more about the harsh environment she's navigating, testing her resolve and resourcefulness. Her encounters range from perilous confrontations to fleeting moments of hope, showing the full spectrum of human resilience in times of hardship.