Finding five-year old Rosie Tucker's body is the catalyst for Mari Madder to leave her current life and to seek the protection of her aunts' home, an established sanctuary for old and mistreated donkeys. Mari is taking nothing with her - except a secret. In a place of gentle creatures, friendly people, a manic cat and glorious countryside, Mari is determined to build a new life, but it won't come easily because she is not the only one keeping a secret. Life changes are coming for everyone at Mill House Sanctuary but not before a dark and sinister past is revealed.