Fernwood
When Abigail Prentice came to Fernwood, the penniless young Yankee woman expected nothing more that to be a governess at the huge old Barclay mansion in Virginia. It seemed like a godsend - at first. Then she became aware of deadly undercurrents of fear and hostility. The tragic and terrible past of the Barclays had come to haunt them.

Who was responsible for the strange, sudden death of Celia Rougier, Jason Barclay's beautiful bride? Was it Jason, the strong, sensual man who read poetry and grew tobacco, and had a will that would not be defied?

Or was it Brian, the dashing, handsome brother who had more success with wmen than with life?

And who was the ghostly cavalier in great boots, cape, and tall plumed hat who haunted the echoing halls of Fernwood and whose presence foretold death?