The story of Fenn's search for his father continues as he recovers from betrayal at the hands of Don Matteo and his daughter Aurora. With the help of his trusted friend Felipe, he strives to establish his Lone Pine ranch and journeys to Carson City, Nevada, in hopes of finding a market for his cattle. While there, he foils a bank robbery and finds romance where he least expects it. As fortune smiles on him, he also encounters the problems success sometimes brings. He finds the love of his life and finally comes to terms with his past. An unusual series of events leads him to his new ranch on the coast of California, but not after dealing with a new wife, rustlers, and a particular nefarious outlaw. Still, his search for his father continues with surprising twists and turns, all leading to an exciting climax.