Beth Colman reluctantly joins her sister and brother-in-law on a journey to a new land the Virginia colony of North America. Her sister is determined they find out what happened to their grandparents, original settlers in the lost colony of Roanoke in the province of Carolana. Beth would rather find someone to love and build a new life with. Where in this frightening place will she find him?

John Harris finds himself smitten with the young English beauty and offers to lead Beth's family on the expedition they desire—deep into uncharted land, into the mystery of Roanoke Island. But John's secret hatred of the native Indians overtakes him when the family finds themselves welcomed into an Indian village.

A journey into the past for John - a journey into the unknown for Beth. Is this all it will be, or will this adventure become their journey to love?