An unusual proposal, family secrets and a mystery man in Cornwall ... Praise for Netta Muskett: “Warmth, feeling and honesty ...” The Bookseller Eve Brayle has grown up in luxury but is now penniless and in need of work. Then Lewis Belamie waltzes into her life with an unusual proposition. He offers her the "job" of posing as his fiancée. The deal seems simple enough. Eve must pretend to be engaged to Lewis for a week...
so that he qualifies for an inheritance. But once Eve arrives at Weir House the situation gets more complicated. Eve strikes up an instant bond with Lewis's grandmother and feels guilty about deceiving her.
The family have their own secrets too, including the mysterious Felix Welby. Before her visit is over, Eve's life will be changed forever.