Publisher's Synopsis
Lady Cynthia Letchingham seeks refuge at her cousin Hannah's north-country home of Greylands. But on Cynthia's arrival, she finds Hannah to be an invalid, the house to be devoid of servants and Hannah's husband - a man who is, by turn, charming then sinister - keeping a watch over everything and everyone. Only the presence of the delightful Sybil Hammond and a darkly handsome neighbour relieve the atmosphere for Cynthia - but then a dark red stain appears mysteriously on the sleeve of her coat.
