England, 1858- Helena hasn't returned to Ellington Manor in twelve years. After the death of her husband and youngest child, she's faced with great uncertainty regarding the future and blames herself for all the misfortunes she's endured in life. At the invitation of her aunt to visit Ellington for the summer, Helena reluctantly takes her four young children on holiday, finally returning to the home she loves so much. Theo was her best friend and when she broke his heart, he fled to America in search of a new life. But fate has other plans and after twelve years, he's forced to return home and face the past he buried long ago. Together, Theo and Helena must fight old demons and learn to forgive not only each other, but life itself for the heartache they've experienced. But will Helena find the courage to discover joy in a world that has taken so much from her? And can Theo help her uncover a strength he's seen all along?