A teenager runs away from home in the 1920s and returns later with a baby and a lifetime of secrets. After the death of her father, Ruby struggles to adapt to her new family dynamic. Ruby turns to the solace of an older man, and finds herself with a secret love child. Where did Ruby get this small, sickly baby from? Where did she go for so long? Before any of the questions get answered Ruby disappears again, and this time no one hears from her for years. Evelyn always wondered about her mother. she had lived with her grandparents and aunts and uncles. everyone always told stories of her birth mother but she had never met her before. Every time Evelyn tries to ask questions, her grandmother gets upset and changes the subject. One evening Ruby returns home to visit. Evelyn is thrilled and hangs onto Ruby's every word. She's just as beautiful and vibrant as Evelyn had imagined. Ruby convinces Evelyn to leave with her in the middle of the night and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.