In the treacherous terrain of the Gold Rush, one man's journey from trusted banker to innovative gold miner who discovers wealth where he least expected.

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Elias Finch, a savvy and honorable banker in 1848 New York, becomes an unexpected fugitive when he's falsely accused of stealing from his own bank. Fleeing to California, he hopes to start anew in the Gold Rush. In the rugged Sierra Mountains, Elias encounters Samuel Brannan, a shrewd entrepreneur thriving off miners' dreams, and Maggie, a resilient shop owner who becomes an unexpected ally. As Elias adapts to the harsh realities of gold mining, he learns valuable lessons about trust, perseverance, and ingenuity. Alongside a young pickpocket named PICK, Elias navigates the treacherous waters of the gold fields, facing off against Brannan's schemes and an impending threat from his past that tests his resolve and redeems his character.