In the mid sixties during the chaos of the Vietnam War, a young couple find love, only to lose it suddenly. Maura Donohue and her family endure one struggle after another and even seem to thrive on it. It makes them stronger and braver. Living through all of what would be disastrous for some people, turns into prosperity and eventually joy. Old and broken relationships are mended, they have a solid tie that binds them to one another. New friendships are forged. It is within these new friendships that murderous mysteries appear and are solved.