First published 2024
Nina never knew her practical father owned property in the British Virgin Islands. After his death, she learns about an incredible glass and marble house he kept secret. The discovery raises painful questions. Where did he find money for such luxury? What other secrets did he take to his grave? Meanwhile, Maria works as a nanny for wealthy families. The pay beats medical school, and the locations can't be matched. She takes what she plans to be her final job, expecting financial security at last. But her employers never arrive. Maria settles into the empty house, enjoying the pool and sauna. The family left one clear instruction: stay out of the basement. That single forbidden room calls to her. Maria's curiosity grows stronger each day. When she finally breaks the rule, she discovers her missing paycheck will be the least of her problems.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: secrets, unreliable-narrator
Setting: British Virgin Islands
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books