After years overseas, Thomas Hawthorne - the lost member of the family - returns to England. He once left Hawthorne Hall under mysterious circumstances, driven by secrets and conflicts his family never fully understood. Now he is back, determined to uncover the truth and drive away the ghosts of the past. But his homecoming brings old wounds with it and reignites long-forgotten passions. An old love he once had to leave behind is rekindled as unexpected alliances are forged inside and outside the family. Not everyone is glad of his return, and dark secrets threaten to divide the Hawthornes once more. Book 7 of the historical romance series "The Secrets of Somershire" - a captivating story of secrets, betrayal and the power of forgiveness.