Discover a spellbinding novel from Jenni Keer – an unmissable gothic mystery with a love story you’ll never forget. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Laura Purcell and Stacey Halls.

Scotland, 1880. Two years after the body of a beautiful, unidentified young woman is found floating in a loch, Lavinia Averly arrives at nearby Bellcraig Castle with an instruction from her late father: uncover the truth of this infamous unsolved mystery.

He knew that Lavinia might succeed where others have failed. Because Lavinia has spent her life hiding an extraordinary gift, where she sees people’s emotions in vivid colours. But at Bellcraig, where she’s thrust into an unconventional world of artists and poets, scandalous love affairs and dubious pastimes, everyone seems to be hiding something. And she starts to suspect they’re all lying when they claim not to have known the dead girl.

Most mysterious of all, is young Asta Clifford.

Captivating, frustrating and utterly confounding, Lavinia must ask herself – has she finally found someone she can trust... or could Asta in fact be the killer she’s seeking?

A powerful story about a mysterious death, a castle filled with secrets, and a powerful forbidden love, from the bestselling author of No.23 Burlington Square.

This novel is part of the Averly Sisters trilogy, but each novel can be read as a standalone.

‘I absolutely LOVE Jenni Keer's writing. What an incredible imagination. Every book I've read of hers is such a page-turner… Captivating, romantic, mysterious and simply brilliant. I was already hooked by the premise and became completely mesmerised as this incredible story unfolded.’ Jessica Redland, bestselling author

‘A sumptuous, suspenseful and very satisfying read… Skilfully weaves drama, glamour, romance and coming of age in a time-twisty tale of suspense… Atmospheric… rich in period detail… perfectly paced.’ Nancy Peach, bestselling author

‘Atmospheric, gothic and wonderfully dark. This spellbinding novel is full of clever magical twists which kept me guessing to the last page!’ Clare Marchant, bestselling author

‘Keer’s writing had me believing the impossible. A compelling tale of fate, courage and love.’ Gillian Harvey, bestselling author

‘Lots of twists, amazing back stories and romance to boot! This was unlike anything I’ve ever read before and I LOVED IT ALL! I absolutely devoured this book.’Reader Review

‘WOW what a story… Atmosphere and tension… Wonderfully creepy… There are twists and turns and you never know what's coming next… Fantastic!’ Reader Review