"1849. When Poltraze Farm is bequeathed to 16-year-old Clemency Kivell in return for her having rescued the squire.s infant son, her autocratic father, Seth, moves the family there and renames it Trenbarvear. But his vindictive bullying causes anguish and tragedy, and one by one, the family deserts him. He plots murder and revenge on them all, and only the strength and wits of Clemency can save those she loves."--Www.amazon.com.