Fourteen-year-old Serrah is sold as a slave in 1773 by the father of the son Serrah was lying down for in Sierra Leone, Africa, because the father wants perfectly formed Serrah for himself. The boy is manhandled by the British slavers and sailors on the Middle Passage voyage that lands him in South Carolina Colony to survive or not on his back on Daufuskie and Hilton Head Islands until his talent and perseverance get him to the brothels of Savannah and control of his own destiny.
Keven Jeanne is a weak Caucasian who ends up in prison. He is totally out of his element and seeks protection from a stronger inmate. In return, Keven-Jeanne must assume a female identity and prostitute for his new owner.