Newly married Junie has found love but she has no idea who her husband really is. When her life is in danger, there is only one way this relationship can end. Philomena has known Junie's abusive husband, Gregory, since they were children and has grown to fear him. Set apart from the rest of the village community on a secluded plain, the women develop a strong bond. While Philomena plots to run away with her, Junie hopes the child she is carrying will change her husband's violent behaviour. When Philomena's friendship is put to the test, she soon discovers how far she will go to protect her friend. Now a death on the plain and Junie's disappearance has the whole village talking. Can Philomena live with what she has done and will she ever let go of Junie's memory? In this powerful novel of lies, love and compassion a mystery unravels.