Birthright, bigamy, and betrayal.
When a mysterious claimant arrives at Hawthorne Hall declaring himself the rightful heir, Aunt Beatrice's world crumbles. His evidence of her late husband's previous marriage threatens everything she holds dear - her family, her home, and four decades of devoted widowhood.
But when the claimant is found murdered, Aunt Beatrice becomes the prime suspect.
Trapped between family loyalty and mounting evidence, Elizabeth races to uncover the truth about her Uncle Arthur's past, and soon discovers even the most steadfast love can hide the darkest secrets.
With the Hawthorne legacy at stake and her beloved aunt facing the gallows, can Elizabeth expose Arthur's secrets before his past destroys them all?