Publisher's Synopsis
Kent, 1828. Lizzie Carey of Castle Bay is trapped in a life she never chose - endless days of cooking, cleaning, and caring for her five younger siblings after her elder sister Nell's marriage. She longs to escape, but it seems like an impossible dream. That is, until she meets the enigmatic Mrs. Simmonds, who promises Lizzie a future far beyond the confines of her small town. The allure of a new life in Canterbury draws Lizzie into a world she never imagined, but it soon becomes clear that nothing is as it seems... Torn between family loyalty and the tantalising unknown, Lizzie is forced to confront a truth darker than she could have imagined. How far will she go to break free from the life she knows - and what price will she pay for her freedom?
