In this historical mystery novel set in 1831, the protagonist, Sebastian Gage, is summoned to his ancestral home in Dartmoor to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his cousin. As Gage and his partner, Lady Kiera Darby, delve into the secrets of the family estate, they uncover a web of deceit, long-held grudges, and dark family secrets. The atmospheric setting of the moors adds to the tension as they race against time to unravel the truth and confront the shadows of the past that threaten to destroy them all.