"A Woman of Independent Means" tells the story of Bess Steed, who marries her childhood sweetheart in the early 20th century and enters the high society of Dallas, Texas.
However, things take a turn for the worse when her husband dies of influenza, leaving Bess to navigate life on her own.
Despite the challenges she faces, Bess proves to be a strong, committed, and loving individual who attracts new loves into her life and takes care of the old ones.
Even after losing her oldest son and experiencing a second marriage that falls short of her expectations, Bess continues to survive independently, drawing on the courage she has discovered within herself.