When ten-year old Suzie Ferguson visits the Library one evening, she experiences a strange feeling, which will impact her life. Unaware her Aunt Elisa has a 'special gift' Suzie confides in her. Suzie becomes a teacher and begins her career at the Bush school at Lennonville. She meets and falls in love with Michael Flanders, a philanderer and a cheat. Overcoming disappointments, Suzie soldiers on, until one day the devastating news about her Aunt will change Suzie's life forever.