It's the late 1800's and Noel Gaston has traveled from her hometown of Palmero, Italy to Sicily to take over her deceased grandfather's estate. She arrives to find the once beautiful mansion in a dilapidated state, badly in need of repairs. She is overwhelmed, but quickly finds help in the form of two "would be" suitors, one a friend from the past, and the other a handsome stranger with whom she seems to share an instant connection. The story takes hidden twists and turns as Noel uncovers pieces of a puzzle her grandfather left behind. With a greedy politician after her house, two suitors vying for her affections, and the elusive map on her mind, Noel soon discovers what it takes to uncover the mystery surrounding DeMarco's map!