When an anonymous benefactor (calling himself "Mr. Knightley") offers to put orphan Samantha Moore through the prestigious Medill School of Journalism, his only requirement is for Sam to write frequent letters to the mysterious donor, detailing her progress. Original Samantha Moore has always hidden behind the words of others---namely, her favorite characters in literature. Now, she will learn to write her own story---by giving that story to a complete stranger.
