The novel is set in a little town, Trinity, north of Toronto in Canada. Maria is an Italian language teacher who is starting a new life and a new career at Miracle High School where she soon meets the director, Father Mark. A murder involves two of Maria's students and the investigation will allow her to meet an old friend of Father Mark's, Jason Grant, Homicide Squad Detective. Father Mark and Jason Grant will involve Maria in the dramatic events because of her natural ability to listen and comfort.