Synopsis

The shadow of the Civil War falls once more upon the Cartwrights. This time, it arrives with Cody Ransom’s widow, who seeks refuge on the Ponderosa for herself and her young daughter, attempting to rebuild what remains of their shattered lives. Ben quickly discovers, however, that Col. Ransom may be seeking his own family. But Union Maj. Donahue, relentlessly pursuing Ransom and his men long after the war's conclusion, shows no inclination toward peace – a vendetta fueled by a deeply personal de