Magdalena Jankowski lost the love of her life to a Nazi concentration camp. Heartbroken by his death and devastated by the Communist takeover of her beloved Poland, she finds refuge in the small country of Marivale as a caretaker for orphans. Though her first orphanage was destroyed by fire, Magdalena still believes her calling exists. She is faced with a choice: accept a position as the country's adoption ambassador, or wait for the children who may not come. In the midst of her deliberation, she meets a mysterious stranger and his son who will change the course of her life. Painful experience has taught James to be wary of others. But when he collapses on the steps of Magdalena's orphanage, wounded and sick, he has no choice but to accept her kindness. As he fights for his life, he also battles nightmares from his past. Magdalena's care helps him slowly regain a sense of trust, but he is carrying a secret - one that could send shockwaves throughout Marivale. A friendship slowly blooms between two hurting souls, one that promises healing and a chance at finding love. As light pierces through the darkness of their pasts, can they find the strength to move forward into a future filled with hope?
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