Suzie Fewings is a keen family history researcher. She's delighted when she discovers an ancestor with the same name as her teenage son. But what she finds out about the 17th century Thomas casts a darker shadow than she expected. When her own Tom's girlfriend is found dead in mysterious circumstances Suzie finds it hard to fight back the doubts. The friendship of the handsome rector of Southcombe offers some comfort, but this soon leads Suzie into more trouble and, as the family and police search for the killer intensifies, Suzie's young daughter Millie is thrown into danger. This story of discovery and suspense weaves together dramas from the past and present. And Suzie's investigations offer a wealth of ideas for readers researching their own family history.