Jessica and Ivy lived on farms in Jakkalsvallei, thirty miles outside of Stanton. Lucy often spent weekends and school holidays with them. Over the years, she grew close to Ivy's older brother, Alexander, and his best friend, Reuben. Lucy had always seen Reuben as a brother figure, but she couldn't deny the attraction she felt towards him. Tragedy struck the valley after her school graduation, and she left the Karoo, unable to deal with her grief. Years later, her path crossed with Hans, the boy who had bullied her in school, and he brings her back to Stanton to live after proposing marriage. His intentions are not entirely pure, and with time, his evil side surfaces. The painful truth of her parents' past changes her life. Reuben and Lucy's shared experiences of overcoming adversity show them the remarkable power of love.
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