Sixteen year old Elizabeth Day's life changes when her mother remarries a rich, high status man and are whisked away to New York. Being originally from a poverty-stricken family, this change feels more drastic than anything. Her stepfather arranges for her to go to a prestigious academy where she meets Scott, a handsome and charismatic boy who is friends with her new family. She discovers secrets about her family's history (with help from Scott) and some secrets about herself too.