Lafayette is a young Major General in the Continental Army fighting for American freedom from Great Britain. His father was killed by the British when he was only two years old. Hellbent on avenging his father as well as securing freedom for the Americans, the young Marquis finds himself working side-by-side with General George Washington, with whom he greatly admires. Despite his young age, Lafayette proves to be a very capable leader in battle and soon becomes one of Washington's closest confidants. Amidst all out war, their friendship grows into something much more. They must keep their relationship at a distance and develop a complicated system of correspondence while away from each other. It isn't easy and often causes strain in their relationship. Despite this, their fiery love for one another prevails.