From appearances, Sarah Stafford of Cape Elizabeth, Maine leadd a storybook life, yet trouble is brewing deep within Sarah's conscience. She is a famed artist whose paintings hang in galleries as well as prestigious homes throughout the country. Her days are spent painting either at the beach or in her home studio. Although she rarely contributes to cooking, laundry, or taking care of her teen-age sons, her marriage is a good one until a holiday to France changes everything. A brief affair in France has left her guilt ridden. Raoul, the man with whom she had an affair re-enters her life in a most bizarre manner and disrupts everything. Faced with the possibility she might lose her family if the truth were known, Sarah ignores the inevitable for as long as she can until events force her to make a crucial choice. Will she choose truth or deceit?