Publisher's Synopsis
When Harris Simons comes under the care of her aunts at the age of eight, she enters the strange world of Deerheart House. Hiding difficult childhoods and thinking themselves superior, the aunts run a hairdressing salon and look after their weakling brother, Saville. Great plans are laid for their good-looking, headstrong niece. Harris is going to marry well. But, unfortunately, Saville brings public disgrace upon the family - and then Harris falls in love with the wrong man. Scandalising her family and the town, Harris becomes obsessed, making herself a laughing stock. Then tragedy strikes and she shows her true colours. But obsession never lies dormant for long...
