The story of a brave young woman in search of love, her roots, and herself. Mayara Harris has everything she needs: the handsome Jo, a job she enjoys, nice friends, and her beloved grandmother Awenasa. But then Jo breaks up with her, and her grandmother falls ill. She has one last wish for her granddaughter: Mayara should travel from Germany to North America to learn about her roots among the Cherokee Indians. With a mysterious gold nugget in her pocket as a guide, Mayara immerses herself in the strange, fascinating world of her ancestors. And when she meets the attractive Benjamin and uncovers a family secret, she begins to suspect that the journey to her roots could be much more exciting than she ever imagined.