Publisher's Synopsis
On the day of her beloved grandmother's funeral, Marta discovers that she is to become governess to the young daughter of Sir William Pritchard. Separated from her lover and discarded by her family, Marta has no choice but to journey to Fyneshade, Pritchard's ancient and crumbling house in the wilds of Derbyshire. All is not well at Fyneshade. Little Grace can be taught nothing, and the silent servants will not meet Martha's eye. Sir William is mysteriously absent, and his son and heir Vaughan is forbidden to enter the house. Marta finds herself drawn to Vaughan, despite the warnings of the housekeeper that he is a danger to all around him. But Marta, guided by the dark gift taught to her by her grandmother, has made her own plans. And it will take more than a family riven by murderous secrets to stop her...
