A story of aspirations, scandals, losses, a kidnapping, and redemption. Abilene, a strong southern woman who aspires to be an opera singer, endures an unhappy childhood. Abilene's older siblings and father treat her cruelly, but her mother has hopes for her youngest child. Abilene, as an adult, finds herself in a troubling situation, but learns to confront it with courage and conviction after she sees a vision. Her mother, a hard-working seamstress, has a secret that is revealed near the end. Blessings, miracles, visions, and redemption are all a part of this story that takes some surprising twists and turns.