The story unfolds in modern day Atlanta, tracing the lives of Delilah and Sarah Bell. In this story we watch these sisters grow from babies to young womanhood. The Bell sisters come from a loving home with a strong family history, but we see feeling of hatred and confusion developed between them. Sarah is smart and, pretty , but lacks confidence. Delilah is beautiful and unlike her sister has plenty of confidence. Because of family demands and their vast personality differences, a level of resentment and hatred, grows as they grow. This family has deep roots within the New world Baptist Church and when a new young interim minister Harold Gray enters the lives of our sisters, he adds to their hatred and confusion. Harold is attracted to both sisters. He like Sarah because of her kindness and similar personality traits, but he loves Delilah. Harold spend a night of passion with Sarah in response his own weaknesses, this only complicates all their lives. The solving of murder and the mystery that follows it, helps to mend these complications. As the story ends the lives of Sarah and Delilah Bell along with Harold and others come together, the two sister are torn no longer.