Still grieving the loss of her parents and stunned by the recent death of her twin sister, Laura Mitchell escapes from her brother-in law's home, taking her sister's infant daughter with her. Max, her brother-in-law, had planned to give the infant up to a questionable agency for adoption. Six years later, with a new identity, Laura, now called Laura McKenzie, emerges from hiding and accepts a teaching position in a small community in southwest New Hampshire. She introduces the child to the world as her daughter, Benjii. Despite many adversities, Laura is able to keep her secret, and provide a happy home for her and Benjii until the unthinkable happens. Benjii is taken from school by a stranger. A description of the stranger leads Laura to believe that Benjii was taken by an associate of her biological father. Although there are two police departments searching for Benjii, Laura finds she must launch a search of her own. Will she ever find her child?