Julia's privileged and ordered world is turned upside down in a single day. The start of the catastrophic turn of events begins with a seemingly simple mobile phone malfunction, culminating in the disappearance of her children and husband. Against the backdrop of Cambridgeshire countryside and Florida's relentless heat and countless tourists, Julia's search begins. Deceived is the story of one woman's strength, ingenuity and inexorable courage to get back that which has been taken from her, by whatever means necessary.