A twisted tale of love, death, and the supernatural, this story is the last of the Austin trilogy, following To Kill a Cat and Millie and John. The maid, Maria, returns as a central figure, continuing her love for cats and her devotion to the three men in her life. John, the last of the Austin family, grieves over the accidental death of his beloved Millie and the heinous murder of his cousin Mark to the point of becoming suicidal. Maria, as well...