A determined woman named Dora abruptly leaves her home of forty years, choosing to stay at a local hotel without informing anyone. Her decision is fueled by her refusal to share her space with an unwanted presence, referred to as "it." This act of defiance highlights her strong-willed nature and desire for independence, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and confrontation with her past.
Samantha, an aspiring aeronautical engineer, achieves her dream of working on an anti-radar jet design alongside her employer, Mac. As she begins to enjoy her newfound social life, her world shatters when she becomes the target of killers sent by an international warlord seeking her design. Compounding her troubles, the authorities suspect her involvement in a murder. The thrilling narrative unfolds as she must navigate danger and deception, fighting for her life and freedom.
The narrative unfolds through the lens of a family's profound struggles with suffering and loss, highlighting their journey toward finding grace amid tragic circumstances. Author Doris Holland recounts the challenges of caring for her ill son, battling personal depression, and coping with her family's subsequent hardships, including addiction. Through their trials, the family experiences God's unwavering faithfulness and learns that His grace is sufficient, offering hope and encouragement for anyone facing their own challenges.
The story centers on Lydia, a quiet and mild-mannered woman whose self-centered husband, Leroy, is found dead near her. Charged with his murder, Lydia's past reveals a life shaped by her charitable upbringing in Windfield and her struggles to balance her career in mechanical engineering and interior design with her marriage to a domineering farmer. The contrast between her gentle nature and the circumstances surrounding Leroy's death raises questions about her true character and the community's perception of her.