Tanya is a strong, independent, intelligent young woman living in England.
Surrounded by limitless possibilities, her biggest fear is not being able to find her true place in the world.
Not usually prone to being driven by emotions, her world is turned upside down when she meets Evan. When Evan is equally captivated by her, a whirlwind romance sweeps them away.
Their world comes crashing down when Evan is deployed with the British Army to Afghanistan. Helpless, Tanya waits quietly at home for him to return.
As events spiral out of control, Tanya seeks to distract herself by working on a historical account of her wealthy family. Delving deeper into her family's past, she finds common connections in one of her ancestors, the woman who laid the foundations for their current lifestyle. As the situation in Afghanistan worsens, Tanya finds her dreams surprisingly filled with others who have gone through a similar experience.
Tanya learns resilience, finding her own inner strength while Quietly Waiting with the others.