Set against the brutal backdrop of early 1800s Tennessee, Wash is a poignant tale following Washington, nicknamed Wash, the first of his family born into slavery. His life takes a dire turn when he becomes a breeding sire for his troubled owner, Revolutionary War veteran Richardson, who battles his own demons of debt and societal expectations. Amid this oppressive existence, Wash's spiritual strength, inherited from his shamanic mother, surfaces, giving him resilience. He meets a healer named Pallas who becomes his beacon of hope, igniting a passion that defies their grim reality. Their tender connection not only offers solace but also leads Wash to a deeper understanding of his ancestry. This intricate narrative weaves through the complexities of power, heritage, and the human spirit's capacity for love and resilience, bringing readers to a precipice where the futures of Richardson, Wash, and Pallas hang in the balance.