1927: Violet Mackenzie-Grant’s dream of studying at the Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women takes her far beyond Scotland to the breathtaking landscapes of Nepal and the mysteries of Kathmandu.
2020: Daisy Laverock, inspired by Violet’s journals and her daring expeditions, embarks on her own journey to retrace her great-great-aunt’s footsteps. Recently divorced and facing an empty nest, Daisy arrives in Nepal, ready to explore the shadow of Everest. But when the pandemic derails her plans, she must rely on the kindness of strangers and draw strength from Violet’s story.
As Daisy unearths Violet’s secrets and triumphs, she discovers a surprising connection to her own life. Can she find a way forward and reclaim her dreams, just as Violet once did?