Abigail Foster is heartsick --- the man she loves has fallen for her sister, and a bad investment has left her family in dire straits. When a benefactor offers the Fosters the use of Pembrooke Park, it seems a perfect solution to their troubles. But they soon learn the abandoned manor is shrouded in mystery, and no one seems willing to shed light on the past.
 
The handsome local curate welcomes Abigail, but he also warns her to beware of trespassers who may be drawn by rumors of a hidden treasure. Hoping to improve her family’s situation, Abigail begins searching for it herself. Will she find the treasure and love she seeks...or very real danger?