
And the theme? Nothing is what it seems.
Here, we move into the realms of the mists of time that could either
reveal or conceal.
Book 1, Goodbye, My Love, sets the scene. It introduces country vet,
Ben, his four-year-old autistic daughter and the would-be nanny, Jessica James.
Jess’ interview with Ben for the nanny position takes place on Friday the
13th. An attraction between the two is immediate, which by all accounts
isn't entirely normal.
Ben's three oddball sisters-in-law descend on him for the anniversary of
his wife Roxanne's death. They try to convince Ben that Roxanne isn't dead,
more than likely to put an end to whatever might develop between Ben and
Jessica. But Ben knows that no one could ever have survived what led to
Roxanne’s death.
His daughter is supposed to be autistic, but only sometimes does she display
the symptoms that led to her diagnosis. As Ben says, Autism is not a disease, it's a condition.
Symptoms can't be turned on and off at will. So…what is it with the child?
Ben's wife's twin sister, Millicent, brings a psychic with her to Ben's
home in order to help them find Roxanne. Only, Daemon wears dresses and a
half-moon shaped earring. Who would take him seriously?
Of course, the twin isn't happy to find Jess already in Ben's
house—trouble is imminent. But only as far as Ethel, Ben's ancient housekeeper,
allows. What does the housekeeper know that will keep Millicent's
ruffled feathers under control?
More importantly…
Where is Roxanne?