A love as old as Eden. A hate worse than death.

When an expectant couple stumble into a London mansion, they dream they have found a home. But in these rooms, the past is alive and as deadly as spies, and a dark spirit is waiting for them, has been waiting for all eternity, because she wants their baby.

'Kerr's writerly gifts are impressive' JOYCE CAROL OATES

'Kerr is a mighty fine writer' PATRICK McCABE