Victoria Savander, who is both assistant and muse to the famous author Nils Schalin, is flabbergasted when an inheritance is bequeathed to her unexpectedly. It seems ridiculous to Nils Schalin that his Victoria would accept this. But when he has to show up to an important appointment with his wife, Victoria meets up with the deceased's lawyer, and finds out that the man, who is unknown to her, has left her his lighthouse. When Victoria goes to see it, she gradually uncovers a family secret, which will also change her life.