Publisher's Synopsis
College student Emerald Johnsey receives an invitation to live at Ashmont Hall, the fascinating estate that has belonged to her extended family for generations. Since she hasn't been there since childhood, she must learn to adapt to the routines and personalities that reign there. She relishes being near her sophisticated aunt Kay but is soon alarmed by her disturbing behavior. What is she trying to cover up, and why doesn't anyone else notice that something is wrong? The longer Emerald stays at Ashmont, the more mysterious circumstances are unearthed. And they all seem to intertwine to create something that terrifies her. Who can help her figure out what's going on? Her worldly cousin Sybilla, freshly arriving home from Europe? Danny, the house employee with a hidden talent? Or suave Julian, the New Zealander who awakens her regard and gives her butterflies with every glance?
