A gorgeous, haunting and captivating novel of a century-long family
mystery in the wilds of Scotland, and one woman's hunt for the truth.
Scotland, 1949: Caroline Gillan and her new husband Alasdair have moved
back to Kelly Castle, his dilapidated family estate in the middle of
nowhere.
Stuck caring for their tiny baby, and trying to find her way with an
opinionated mother-in-law, Caroline feels adrift, alone and unwelcome.
But when she is tasked with sorting out the family archives, Caroline
discovers a century-old mystery that sparks her back to life.
There is one Gillan bride who is completely unknown - no photos exist,
no records have been kept - the only thing that is certain is that she
had a legitimate child. Alasdair's grandmother.
As Caroline uncovers a strange story that stretches as far as the Arctic
circle, her desire to find the truth turns obsessive. And when a body is
found in the grounds of the castle, her hunt becomes more than just a
case of curiosity.
What happened all those years ago? Who was the bride? And who is the
body...?