It is a story about the discovery of secrets that profoundly and emotionally affect the characters, leading to conflict and resolution.

When Henry Stern, the head of an international trucking and shipping company, goes missing, long shadows are cast over Caroline Hall's marriage. As she uncovers hidden truths, she and her alcoholic husband, Robert, piece together the details of her dad's history. The years of concealment are revealed, creating the possibility of a path to forgiveness, and understanding.

The story is set in 1974 in Portland, Maine, and 1942 in Cornwall, England.