New York Times–Bestselling Author: In Victorian England, a bride arrives at her husband's magnificent estate—but hope soon turns to horror . . .

Lucy Cartwright placed her life and future into the hands of the dashing Baron Clare, despite the rumors of his dark, unsavory past. Trusting his kind words and gentle manner, she agreed to be his wife and followed the enigmatic lord to Greygallows, his sprawling country estate. But mystery, deception, betrayal, and danger surround the magnificent manor. A ghostly secret charges the atmosphere, and terror reigns in its shadowed hallways. Lucy entered Greygallows willingly . . . and now she may never leave.

Praise for Barbara Michaels

"A favorite of suspense fans." —Publishers Weekly

"This writer is ingenious." —Kirkus Reviews

"A consummate storyteller." —Mary Higgins Clark