Ancient Scottish castle. A family tomb full of sinister secrets. The search for a long-lost priceless emerald... This is what awaits the young American girl Martisa St. James, who decides to investigate the circumstances of the death of her best friend Mary. However, the most dangerous adventure for the girl will be a meeting with Mary's widowed husband, Sir Bruce Creegan. He clearly knows more than he says, and is clearly hiding something. But can Martisa trust her intuition if her heart is obsessed with passion for a mysterious handsome man? What if Kriegan's reciprocated love is just a game to lull her guard?