Two women, one dead and one alive; one running from revenge and one who is seeking it. Kara Hughes triumphs in her divorce settlement against an abusive husband who was only hungry for her money and not for her love. She moves to a new location and begins single life in an old sea captain's home on Cape Cod where she hopes to revive her writing career. Kara soon learns she is not the only one residing there. While her ex plots to kill her, Kara befriends the spirit of Sorcha Hanley who died in the house in 1860. The writer agrees to tell the ghost's story only to find that Sorcha was named as a murderer herself.
While researching the book, Kara discovers many dark secrets about her new home and the aristocratic family who first resided there. As the attacks from her ex escalate, Kara must depend on help from those around her to stay alive. It is only when her ex makes a stunning statement of fact that things take a turn and Kara finds herself in a better position to survive.