Judith Wyse is a woman shrouded in darkness and secrets. Something bad happened to her during her rumspringa – something with horrible and far-reaching consequences for herself, her best friend, and her family. Something she feels she can never forgive herself for.

Christian Guth has known Judith his entire life. At one time, it seemed they were destined to be sweethearts until fate stepped in and extinguished the light inside her. He’s determined not to give up on her, to comfort her through her shame and solitude, no matter how many other people in town call him a fool for doing so.

Are these two lifelong companions doomed to always remain just out of reach because of Judith’s mistakes, or will Gott show them the way to true happiness?