~ finding the right voice ~
Under the assumed identity of governess to young Varda, she has come to Langdon's Purlieu to investigate the mysterious death of her half-sister, the child's mother. Once in the house, she cannot understand why the servants seem perpetually frightened. 'Please, miss! ' the maid begs her. 'Leave this place! Leave before the blood moon rises over the sea! ' Can Jeannie unravel the secrets of the old house, or will she die in the attempt?