May Ireton was a regal Nordic beauty, but her position as governess at the magnificent Wildersley estate was humble. Passionate, red-haired Belle Milthrope - ward of the estate's owners - attracted the attentions of countless noblemen.

Yer Wildersley's young master, the widower Sir Josiah, was increasingly drawn to May. And Belle seethed with jealousy. As the turmoil in the household increased, the strange death of Josiah's wife haunted May. She would have to confront the dangerously angry Belle, or be forever scarred by the dread mystery of Wildersley's tragic past!