Salma has committed a crime punishable by death among her Bedouin tribe: she had sex out of wedlock and became pregnant. To save her from the honor killing waiting for her at the hands of her tribe, Salma is rushed into protective custody where her newborn is seized from her arms, and where she stays for years before being ushered to safety in England. Away from the colors and smells of her village, Salma finds herself culturally dispossessed, under pressure to reassess her values and way of life. But just as she begins to form a new identity, the need to return for her lost daughter overwhelms her, and one fateful day, Salma goes back to find her. It is a journey that will change everything.