July 1981 As the country prepares to celebrate the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana, Libby wants to be as far away from royal wedding fever as possible. After finding her own fiance in bed with her best friend just weeks before they were to tie the knot, she leaves London and finds solace in the comfort of the Suffolk countryside. At Laksper's House, with its magical garden created by the famous garden designer and one-time socialite Elfrida Ambrose, and its cozy kitchen run by Libby's great-aunt Bess, the young woman hopes to restart her life. But for Bess and Elfrida, Libby's arrival awakens ghosts from the past. And before they can help her rebuild her shattered future, they must face their own untold secrets, lost love and tragedies... From Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James, this is a fascinating story that spans six decades of love, drama and a long-hidden affair!