And as the story of events leading up to Charlotte's death is told, bit by bit, by the elderly nanny, the reader becomes aware of the complexity of it all. The dead child Charlotte, was the only daughter. This is a large, Irish family and there are plenty of brothers but that does not detract from the tragedy. Nothing will be the same again for either of them. He is a prominent and respected member of the local community. She has also committed another crime, almost equally as grave, she has sullied the family name of her husband. The fact that she is a practical, no-nonsense woman who does not wear her heart on her sleeve does not go down well with the majority of the jury. A child has died in the family home and the mother, Harriet has been tried in a court of law and found guilty. McGill moves back and forth with various characters' stories. Someone pays dearly for a gross mistake towards a loved one, a child, but has the right person paid the price? Summary: A story of secrets and intrigue set in Ireland.
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