Finally out of confinement, Charlotte is desperate for a fresh start. She's more than paid the price for harbouring other people's secrets. Now she's ready to move on. 

 

The opportunity to take care of Milly, the outcast child, seems the perfect opportunity to put the past behind her. But her old contacts refuse to leave her alone – and her new acquaintances don't appear to be any more trustworthy.

 

The island is divided. The two leaders have been in dispute over land for years, with Milly trapped in the middle of their conflict. Up until now, the annual seminar between the two sides has always been a formality. This year, it will be different.