Investigative journalist Laurie Forbes is planning a wedding to her dream man when she receives a tip that a group of illegally smuggled women is being held somewhere in the East End of London. During her search, unexpected and devastating events begin throwing her own life into chaos—so fellow journalist Sherry MacElvoy steps in to help. Taking on undercover roles to get to the heart of the ruthless gang of human traffickers, neither reporter can begin to imagine what dangers they are about to face. They encounter Neela, one of the Indian girls being held in captivity. She fears not only for herself, but for her six-year-old niece, Shaila. A disfiguring birthmark has saved Neela from abuse so far, but she knows it is only a matter of time before she is sent for—and worse, before Shaila is taken, as well. Her desperate bids to seek outside help are constantly thwarted, until finally she, and the women with her, agree there is only one way out.
