The lives, loves and losses of the people who live in Honeysuckle Cottage through the years are intertwined in this hugely enjoyable tale. When Doreen inherits Honeysuckle Cottage from Aunt May she is desperate to know why her aunt and her mother fell out all those years ago. Is it connected with her father, James? And why was Aunt May a recluse? Doreen senses a presence in the house, and with a new baby, finds the conditions hard to cope with.
Year later, artist Rosa falls in love with Honeysuckle Cottage, and it seems as if May's spirit is helping her. She learns all about her from May's trusty friend, Jed, and so does author Damian, who buys the cottage to find peace to write, and May's spirit helps him too. Lastly, Daisy moves in, and maybe she can help the spirit, but then Jed learns a shocking secret.