A gripping mystery and a spellbinding love story from the bestselling author, THE MOONLIT MAZE tells of the power of secrets to hold you captive, and set you free...

'Beautifully written, with twists you won't see coming' LESLEY LOKKO
'Engrossing, romantic and immersive' JANE JOHNSON
'A deliciously atmospheric mystery' RUTH WARE
'Beautiful... exquisitely written' AMANDA GEARD

The past can hold you in its spell...

1924. Lord and Lady Kearsley's glittering Summer Ball is in full swing when their betrothed daughter Xanthe slips out of the Orangery and into the maze for a secret encounter. By the next morning, the grand house will be in ashes and two bodies removed, but no one will ever know what happened that night in Winterthorne.

2024. Juliet Stewart discovers she has inherited a cottage in the cliff-top village of Winterthorne from a relative she never knew existed. Stumbling upon the ruins of Kearsley Castle, she learns about the fire that destroyed the family. Puzzled by the disturbing gifts appearing on her doorstep, Juliet realises that someone doesn't want her in Winterthorne. But as she becomes drawn deeper into Xanthe's story, she discovers that danger lies not only in uncovering the past, but in the present too...

'Sweeping... intriguing... this book kept me spellbound' CHRISTINA COURTENAY
'Evocative and transporting. A masterpiece' RENITA D'SILVA
'Just gorgeous. I read it in one breathless gulp' JOANNA NADIN
'A beautiful book... I am completely blown away' NICOLA CORNICK
'What a stunning book! An absolute triumph' ELENA COLLINS
'I loved it. Entrancing...gripping... A fabulous read' JOANNA COURTNEY