In the spring of 1948, Erin Hays, a bright young attorney, realizes her ambition of becoming a first rate trial lawyer may never materialize in her uncle's male-dominated law firm. Frustrated, Erin leaves hoping to sort out her future. When a passenger is killed on her night train west, a romantic adventure begins that involves mystery, murder and and a deadly climax with the killers. On her return to the firm, news of her harrowing experience brings an unexpected promotion and the lead for an important case. It appears her time has finally arrived, yet the outcome is not as she expected.