Orphaned at a young age and placed in the care of relatives who did not want her, Alma spent her life dreaming of escape. When the opportunity arises for her to become a governess at the mysterious Hawthorne Estate, she jumps at the chance. As she settles into the strange, fog shrouded house with the peculiar Underwood family, Alma begins to wonder if there is more going on than meets the eye.
Readers who enjoy Jane Eyre, will love this retelling of that timeless story.