Marielle Delauney and her adoring husband Charles are enjoying the romance of Paris, 1929, until a tragic accident claims the life of their young son. Their marriage can't survive the misery, and Marielle, plagued by guilt and despair, is hospitalised. Eighteen months later, she moves back to New York to start her life over and to forget the past. Wealthy steel magnate Malcolm Patterson hires Marielle as curator of his art collection, and eventually business turns to pleasure. Marielle marries Malcolm and soon after, she is blessed with another son. Marielle is sure her future is finally coming together. But suddenly one day, her son disappears, bringing the memories of her past back with a vengeance. To her horror, Marielle's ex-husband is arrested on kidnapping charges. In disbelief, she searches for another possible answer with the help of FBI agent John Taylor. In this intriguing mystery, based on the best selling novel, she discovers the surprising fate of her son.