Family secrets and lies threaten one woman’s upcoming nuptials in this suspenseful turn-of-the-century novel from the author of The Boat House.

Canterbury, 1900. Olivia Fratton will scream if she hears the words “Isabel’s wedding” one more time; she’s struggling to cope with her little sister’s demands on their limited budget. But Olivia is not the only Fratton with worries: Isabel; older brother Theo; and the “golden boy” of the family, Luke, all have their own troubles. But these pale into insignificance when a letter is delivered from someone none of the family ever expected to hear from again …

Praise for Pamela Oldfield’s novels

“Fans of traditional mysteries will welcome British author Oldfield’s elegant historical … memorable characters and a juicy family drama will satisfy most readers. ” —Publishers Weekly on The Boat House

“Closely-knit plot … all too human characters. ” —Booklist on The Great Betrayal

“More atmospheric than mysterious, with a mournful tinge but a happy finale—a mild, pleasant Gothic romance of the old school. ” —Kirkus Reviews on The Boat House

© 2013 Severn House (Ebook): 9781780102344

Release date

Ebook: 1 February 2013