Cornwall 1940: To escape the bombing raids on London, Robert Carlyon brings his family to Cornwall, where they find shelter at the estate of Higher Barton. While Robert's wife and son initially struggle to adapt to country life, seventeen-year-old Eve is immediately captivated by the manor. However, at night, she believes she hears someone calling her name. Eve learns that in the mid-19th century, the young Evelyn Tremaine vanished without a trace. Since then, her spirit is said to haunt the walls. What secret does Higher Barton hold, and what role does the old Lord Tremaine play? Eve begins to investigate and uncovers an incredible story that will profoundly change her own life.