In post-WWII San Diego, Ben Prescott, an unhappily married lawyer, begins an affair with Aly, a mysterious young woman whose beautiful face hides a dark, dangerous core. When their relationship ends badly, Aly begins a vicious campaign to destroy him and everything he holds dear. Ben doesn't know it, but her actions will have devastating impacts for decades to come. As Ben tries to salvage what's left of his world, Aly aggressively pursues her dreams...