Stella Page is a Middle School principal suffering from mid career angst in a small New Brunswick town. Then one of the school's First Nations students, Lillian, is accused of murder and will only agree to speak to Stella. Suddenly, Stella finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation and caught between competing interests of others: a distrustful First Nations Community; a Superintendent who doesn't want any problems for him; the RCMP Sergeant in Charge as this is her first Major Crime; her husband who does not want her involved; and her students, who need and trust her to help Lillian. Stella wants to help, but isn't sure she has the stamina to fight to be part of the investigation or the emotional strength to make a difference. As she becomes enmeshed in the case, Stella comes to realize she is the only one fighting for the well being of her students as she tries to help all while struggling to stay within her professional boundaries. The mystery unfolds to a shocking ending that raises serious questions for everyone involved.