by Kate Morton
First published 2008
Abandoned as a child, Nell wanders the sprawling Cornish estate she has inherited, piecing together clues about her past. As she unravels the mystery, a century-old story of love, betrayal, and dark secrets is revealed. Nell must confront the ghosts of the past to reclaim her rightful place and uncover the truth behind her family's tragic history.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, mystery, second-chance
Setting: Cornwall
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Hardcover · Atria Books