Deep in the jungle of the mythical Mayan city of Tikal, Elinor King and her favorite cousin Silly discover a dark secret, which threatens to destroy the very structure of their large but tight knit family. Tall and handsome, Julio the son of the Inn keeper, falls for Elinor as soon as he lays eyes on her but local conventions undermine their budding relationship and they are forced to battle their way through unimaginable traps and betrayals.