The heroine of the novel, a young Indian girl, had to go through many trials. Fate separates her from her beloved, and what’s more, soon an ocean lies between them. But she bravely fights the adversities that befall her. What helps her not to give up are the words that were passed down in her family from generation to generation, like an old family recipe: Be grateful in joy, be strong in sorrow. Remember that the pain you endured will help someone else heal their wounds. And most importantly: never let anyone take away your dream of happiness. Believe in it - and over time it will come true...