From Kate Morton comes a richly layered, atmospheric novel that blends mystery, history, and a touch of the supernatural—spanning generations and centred around one haunting place.

When archivist Elodie Winslow discovers an old satchel containing a photograph, a sketchbook, and a drawing of a beautiful house, she feels an immediate and unexplainable connection. That house is Birchwood Manor—and it holds secrets stretching back over a century.

In the summer of 1862, a group of artists gathered at Birchwood Manor. By the end of that summer, one woman was dead, another had disappeared, and a priceless heirloom was gone—leaving behind a mystery that would echo through time.

As the story unfolds across multiple timelines and perspectives, the lives of different characters become intertwined—linked by the house, by tragedy, and by a lingering presence that has witnessed it all.

At its heart, this is a story of love, loss, art, and memory—where the past refuses to stay buried and every piece of the puzzle brings the truth closer.

✨ Genre: Historical Fiction / Mystery / Gothic Fiction
🌶️ Spice Level: None

📚 Series: Standalone

Atmospheric, intricate, and beautifully written—perfect for readers who love dual timelines, haunting mysteries, and stories where the past and present collide 🕰️✨