A forbidden encounter. A dark secret... Uncover the mystery hidden inside the moonlit maze.

A gripping read, perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Louise Douglas, by the bestselling author.

''I read it in a single sitting'' SUSANNA KEARSLEY

''A deliciously atmospheric mystery'' RUTH WARE

''Twists you won''t see coming'' LESLEY LOKKO

The past can hold you in its spell...

1924. Lord and Lady Kearsley's glittering Summer Ball is in full swing when their betrothed daughter Xanthe slips out of the Orangery and into the maze for a secret encounter. By the next morning, the grand house will be in ashes and two bodies removed, but no one will ever know what happened that night in Winterthorne.

2024. Juliet Stewart discovers she has inherited a cottage in the cliff-top village of Winterthorne from a relative she never knew existed. Stumbling upon the ruins of Kearsley Castle, she learns about the fire that destroyed the family. Puzzled by the disturbing gifts appearing on her doorstep, Juliet realises that someone doesn''t want her in Winterthorne. But as she becomes drawn deeper into Xanthe''s story, she discovers that danger lies not only in uncovering the past, but in the present too...

''I found myself staying up WAY past my bedtime for ''one more chapter... no maybe TWO more chapters'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

''Exciting and emotional'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

''Fated lovers? Long-hidden secrets? This book has it all'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

''I loved, loved, loved this book. Betrayal, a forbidden love affair and secrets'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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''A beguiling labyrinth of love and mystery''

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''Beautiful''

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''Romantic and immersive''

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