England, 1911. When a free-spirited young woman arrives in a sleepy Berkshire village to work as a maid in the household of The Reverend and Mrs Canning, she sets in motion a chain of events which changes all their lives. For Cat has a past - a past her new mistress is willing to overlook, but will never understand . . .
This is not all Hester Canning has to cope with. When her husband invites a young man into their home, he brings with him a dangerous obsession . . .
During the long, oppressive summer, the rectory becomes charged with ambition, love and jealousy - with the most devastating consequences.
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Occult happenings, romantic passion and murder disrupt the peace of a Berkshire village in 1911 in this hauntingly good novel from the author of THE LEGACY (MARIE CLAIRE)
An atmospheric page-turner (Fanny Blake WOMAN & HOME)
This is an engrossing and totally convincing piece of storytelling, a perfect curl-up-by-the-fire read (YOU Magazine)
A haunting novel of betrayal (WOMAN & HOME)
A mixture of the occult, mysterious beings in the water meadows, love, ambition, jealousy - and murder - make this an exciting, engrossing book (OXFORD TIMES)
'Brilliant and absorbing drama" (GOOD HOUSEKEEPING)
A hauntingly beautiful saga which has it all - mystery, intrigue, and history - with clever twists and turns, and a surprise ending. (HENLEY STANDARD)
A real page turner of love, hate, empathy and how dealing with the demons can free you to face up to your fears. A great read. (SOUTH WALES ARGUS)
From the author of the acclaimed debut THE LEGACY comes a compelling tale of love, deception and illusion.
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