Soldiers of Fortune

Alice Langham moves through the social world of New York City, where elaborate dinners and conventional expectations shape how people relate to one another. Though she is determined and strong-willed, she feels emotionally distanced from her suitor, Reginald King, whom she suspects treats her as something to possess rather than as an equal. Into this setting enters Robert Clay, a rugged cowboy from the West, introduced at dinner and marked by a directness and a different way of looking at life. Through conversations that touch on topics such as civil engineering and the realities behind adventurous work, Alice confronts her desire for authenticity and genuine connection as her circle’s polished interactions begin to feel hollow.