River People On TikTok Bridget, at a young age, was “adopted” by an old Preacher. Pa would no longer be responsible for his 17-year-old daughter Effie. He trades her off to the old Preacher. Set on the river banks of Nebraska. This historical fiction takes you on a journey with 18 year old Effie and 10 year old Bridget as they try to survive in a time when women and girls were of little value.