Michael O'Leary is devestated by the lost of his beloved Stiles Long. The thought of returning to their home in St. Louis is more than he can bear. Having received the news that, he has inherited a Manor in England, he decides to go there. Hoping that he can find a way to begin his life anew.
What he finds are secrets. So many secrets, he can't determine who is friend and who is foe. He is now Lord Whit. The owner of a vast amount of land, a village, named Whitcomb, employees on grounds, land tenants and villagers all look to him for guidance.
Michael also finds family. His cousins George, who is nearly his double, and Evaline, whose personality changes with the wind. There's also, Vicar Joseph Williams, a man who isn't what he appears.
A visit from his dear friend, Lizzie Ferguson, leaves him missing his old life even more. Just before the new year, he receives a haunting telegram from Lizzie, promising the new year was going to bright for him.
Without Stiles in his life he feels lost, then New Year's Day 1912 arrives and...
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