In the heart of a forgotten forest stands the crumbling ruin of Velrowe Manor, long abandoned... or so they say. On moonless nights, villagers whisper of a woman veiled in silver mist who lingers on the balcony, ever watching, ever waiting. They call her The Lady in Waiting.
Centuries ago, Lady Evelyne Thorne was betrothed to a war-bound noble, but on the eve of their wedding, he vanished-along with half the estate's servants. Evelyne was found days later, draped in mourning black, lips sealed, and heart stopped... yet her body bore no decay.
Now, when orphaned historian Corwin Ainsley is tasked with cataloging the Thorne estate, he discovers much more than moldy ledgers and shattered mirrors. A ghostly presence walks the halls, accompanied by a cat whose eyes glow like twin stars. As he unravels the mystery behind Evelyne's curse, Corwin is pulled into a love that defies time-and a curse that demands blood to break.