A Gothic suspense novel. Not until her father died did Loran Brant learn she was adopted. Seeking her true parents, she pried into the past, until her quest took her to a lonely village, where she met Sarne, an artist, and his houskeeper, Deborah. Bit by bit Loran discovered that Sarne and Deborah were hiding a secret: one of them had committed murder. Loran had nowhere to turn but to Sarne, whom she had grown to love--and who might be the instrument...