Publisher's Synopsis
Vera's eccentric Uncle Cyrus dies, leaving her his home - an old castle in Surrey - in his will. Having never seen the place, she decides to go and spend a few days there to decide what to do with it. On arrival at the local railway station, Vera learns that the castle is believed to be haunted. The housekeepers at the castle confirm this and urge her to sell it. Then Vera discovers that one of the rooms is always kept locked because it contains an evil presence. But she is determined to find out what is in there...