The sea doesn't forget. It knows all of this has happened before. And will happen again . 1840 As a vast ship loses its way in the night-time mist, shattering against the cliffs of Crescombe, North Devon, a daring young artist dives into the murky sea. But it's not for heroism he is risking it all: something - or someone - is drawing him into those dark, perilous waters . Now When Finley arrives in Crescombe for the summer, he suspects he's not alone in his attic bedroom. Before long, he is uncovering secrets the remote seaside town has kept for almost two centuries: about ghosts and curses, about a ruthless old smuggling family, and about the young women whose bodies have washed up along the town's rocky shoreline, just below his porthole window. Yet the more Finley learns, the closer he's bonded to those who have gone before him - and the closer he comes to meeting the same watery end.

By turns chilling, compelling and deeply emotive, this sweeping historical mystery will immerse you from the very first page. 'Block is a powerful storyteller' Jenny Colgan 'The spirit of Daphne du Maurier is watching over this terrific novel' Catriona McPherson 'Beautifully atmospheric' Callie Kazumi Readers love Amanda Block 'Block's imagery will stay with you for a long time' In a league with Wide Sargasso Sea , The Woman in Black , and The Haunting of Hill House 'A quick glance at the first line will tell you you are in excellent hands' 'I cannot recommend this novel enough' 'Block is seriously talented'.