Propelled by a terrifying otherworldly encounter, Sarah Flannery's small town bookstore becomes the heart of intrigue as she tries to untangle the skeins of dark and mysterious history, overcome her own past betrayals, and forge new connections.

Struggling to adapt to a new life and alone in a new land, a young Irish immigrant girl endures narrow opportunities, hard work, and simmering threats on the shores of Lake Ontario.

One must overcome a cage of her own making, the other must survive the labyrinth of a perverse employer. This is a story of the promise we nurture within ourselves and others.