It's been nearly 20 years since David Umber witnessed a horrific crime from a café window. A little girl was abducted by car as her brother, sister and nanny were nearby. The sister chased after the car trying to reach her sibling, only to be struck and killed by the vehicle. The events of that day changed the lives of all involved and set the stage for a troubling mystery.

In a twist of fate, Umber ends up marrying Sally, the nanny caring for the children that frightful day. Sally eventually commits suicide as the emotional turmoil of her life is too much to overcome. The abduction case is then brought back to life when mysterious correspondence is mailed to Chief Inspector George Sharp that renews interest in the case and sheds light into the dark corners of Umber's life with Sally and what really happened that day 20 years ago.

Goddard weaves a mysterious tale of suspense and drama. It's complex with characters and detail that can be a bit tedious and overwhelming at times. However, the book is nothing short of intriguing and rewarding to readers who push past the details and reach the tale's end.