Verden Fell is shattered after the passing of his delightful wife. However, after an abrupt encounter with Lady Rowena Trevanion, Fell finds himself wed. But the spirit of his late wife appears to hold over the abbey that is dilapidated that Fell stocks with his bride. Lady Rowena feels that something is amiss as well as if she investigates, creates a discovery -- learning that Fell wife is closer than she imagined possible.