Seasoned governess Mary Wilcox is no stranger to family mysteries, but beneath the charm of Southern gentility, she senses a labyrinth of hidden agendas.

In the sultry whispers of Georgia, Mary arrives at the grand estate of the Greenwoods, holding within its walls a legacy steeped in shadows.

When Mary uncovers a clandestine garden, the sanctuary of Mrs. Greenwood, she witnesses secret conversations.

And before long, someone is killed.

As echoes from yesteryear blur reality, Mary finds herself tangled in a web of illusions.

What truths lie buried in the heart of Savannah? And will Mary discern them before they consume her whole?