In 1928, aspiring archaeologist Laetitia Talbot journeys to the beautiful island of Crete to participate in a dig for antiquities. Her reluctant host, Theodore Russell, shuttles her off to a remote site to look for the legendary Tomb of Zeus. Theo has handpicked Letty's team, which consists of workers that have antagonized him. Almost as an afterthought, Theo assigns William Gunning, a fellow Englishman to the group. William is a gentleman who rejected Letty's advances a year ago. Swallowing her anger, she forges ahead, determined to be successful. She will dig during the week at the site and return for the weekends at the inhospitable Russell home as protocal requires.

Along with her own discomfort, Letty immediately feels the malice that permeates throughout the Russell house among Theo's family and other European guests. When Theo's young second wife is murdered, there's no lack of suspects. Along with William, Letty investigates and begins uncovering the secrets within the house. As the clues multiply, Letty feels the Furies are seeking vengeance for the years of injustices occurring within these walls. Unless Letty can quickly separate the myths from the facts, a Greek tragedy will occur.

Ms. Cleverly's love of Crete is apparent as she captures the aromatic scents of the mimosa and herbs and the beauty of the rugged landscape. She recalls the stories of ancient gods and their deeds incorporating them into her story. Readers will welcome this fabulous new series with a spirited young lady trying out the new freedoms given to women. Letty rejects home and hearth and embraces adventure and the challenges of love in this dramatic historical mystery.