Lizzie Bartholomew, a 25-year-old haunted by her past of abandonment and foster care, seeks solace in a Moroccan holiday where she meets fellow traveler Philip. When Philip unexpectedly dies and bequeaths her a mysterious gift through his will, Lizzie is drawn into circumstances she never anticipated. Ann Cleeves weaves a gripping tale of secrets, inheritance, and the ghosts of the past that refuse to stay buried.
