This novel tells the story of a young man who inherits a large estate from his uncle, but not without certain conditions attached. He must stay at Grantley Grange for a year before he can sell it, and he cannot marry during that time without jeopardizing his inheritance. As he tries to unravel the mysteries of his uncle's past and the strange occurrences at the estate, he falls in love with a beautiful and enigmatic woman. Will he be able to uncover...