Publisher's Synopsis
Lucy and her younger sister, Eva, are shocked by the events that follow their father's death. A woman arrives on their doorstep claiming to be Joseph's legitimate wife. It seems their father deserted Mary Chambers 20 years ago and entered a bigamous marriage with their mother Sylvia. Mary blames Sylvia for her failed relationship and casts them all aside, claiming the whole of Joseph Chandler's money. In desperation, Sylvia borrows money from an unscrupulous moneylender whose rates are high. She soon falls behind with the repayments and is offered a way to clear their debts - but the price is far higher than they are willing to pay...
