When Rosie is evacuated from bomb-torn London, there's hope that her life in the country will bring her at least a little happiness. But all is not as it seems in her new family and while Mary resents and bullies her, Mrs Taylor tries to hide a dark and terrible secret that has haunted her for years. When Rosie thinks she's finally found friendship in a new stranger, the mysterious girl leads to a horrifying truth that will change their lives forever. Another spine-tingling horror from a true master of suspense. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers.