Lewis Winslow has money, a fine home, and a bright future in business--but he has lost his beloved wife and is disappointed in the way his children have turned out. Josh cares for nothing but pleasure. Jennie is caught up in society, and Hannah leads the life of a recluse. When the calendar turns to October 1929, Lewis Winslow loses everything. An old army buddy offers to help-- but he's in trouble with the law! The Winslows must change their priorities if they expect to survive.