When Doris Dunbar's loving father dies, her family is torn apart. Suddenly Doris is faced with financial ruin, a hateful stepmother, a disgruntled fiancé, a dying brother, and the care of younger siblings. Just as Doris's world is crumbling around her, she meets Scottish businessman Angus Macdonald. Will his unusual business proposition lead her closer to the peace and answers that have eluded her?