Publisher's Synopsis
Esme Quentin is devastated when her sister Elizabeth is beaten unconscious, miles from her home. Then Esme discovers that Elizabeth has a secret past. Desperate for answers which the comatose Elizabeth cannot give, she is helped by her friend Lucy to discover the truth. When they uncover a trail of unresolved bitterness and blackmail, Esme exposes evidence of a harrowing and pitiful crime. Then, belatedly realising the menace she has unwittingly unleashed, Esme is caught up in a terrifying ordeal. Her courage and sanity tested to the limit, Esme is forced to confront her perception of birth and family.
