Her family's cottage was a place of innocence for Julie Bauer – until her sister was murdered. It's been many years since that August night, but Julie's memories of Izzy's death still haunt her. Now someone from her past is asking questions about what really happened. About Julie's own complicity. About a devastating secret her mother kept from them all. Julie must gather the courage to revisit her past and untangle the complex emotions that led to one unspeakable act of violence on the bay at midnight. For fans of JODI PICOULT, this is a must read. 'Diane Chamberlain is a marvellously gifted author. Every book she writes is a gem. ' Literary Times