In a vibrant and dangerous landscape during the 1750s, tensions between British colonists and Native American tribes reach their peak in the context of the French and Indian War. The story follows two young lovers, Cora and Alice Munro, whose lives intertwine with those of Hawkeye, a brave scout and the last warrior of the Mohawk tribe, and his adopted brother Chingachgook. When conflict erupts, the girls are kidnapped by the fearsome Huron, loyal to the French, sparking a frantic race against time to rescue the captives.