At the centre of this sweeping saga stands Paula O'Neill, beloved granddaughter of Emma and the guardian of her vast business empire Paula believes that all that Emma left to the family is secure However, beneath the surface sibling rivalry and discontent are beginning to flare Into this volatile mix walks Evan Hughes, a young American fashion designer On her deathbed, Evan's grandmother told her to find Emma Harte But Emma has been dead for thirty years and Evan bears an uncanny resemblance to Paula O'Neill Troubled by Evan's presence, Paula turns to Emma's recently discovered war-time diaries to find the truth