A historical gothic romance,set just before the Outbreak of the Civil War.
It takes place in a small country village in Sprucewood,Virginia.The superstitious
Town folk whisper about "hauntings",at the home of the mysterious
Matthew Carrington.Most fear to venture there after dark.
There is also much speculation concerning Matthew's operation of the new steam train.
What strange goods are being hidden on the train?
But he is also a man greatly feared;for the villagers rely on him to earn their
Meagre living.
A young woman,Mirabella,finds herself alone and desolate after her father
Dies of influenza.
An arranged marriage made many years ago by her father and Matthew Carrington 's ;mean she
Will be looked after.
Mirabella,a proud young woman despite being confined within a state of poverty,reluctantly
Understands she has no choice but to agree to wed this strange man.
Moving quickly into a station in life which she never believed she would see;Mirabella finds
Herself floundering both in her new role as mistress of the ancient mansion,and wife
To such a rich and powerful man.
Yet her heart quickens at his every touch,and soon she discovers a love and admiration
For Matthew,and the secret cause he fights for.Perhaps she can be content with him after all!
But soon,a heavy snowstorm finds her trapped inside.Secrets long hidden surface,and Mirabella begins to fear for her own life..