In the blush of her adolescence, Mary makes a decision that sets her on a path she would never have imagined. She leaves the security of her home and builds her life far away in a foreign land. Set in a time of early exploration, this woman finds wonders in far-flung places, and faces new experiences with courage and faith. To follow her path, she must face prolonged separation from those she loves, risking she may never be with them again. Would she ever return home, or would she find contentment and make her home in this new place?