Cadgwick Manor is haunted by the White Lady, and Mrs. Spencer, the housekeeper wants to keep it that way. When the Future Earl who owns the place shows up, she and her band of misfits attempt to drive him off by propagating the story, but they have their hands full with this particular, brooding man who isn't afraid of anything, except losing his heart and soul.

Is the story predictable? Well, yes, but so was every Victoria Holt novel I read (and I think I read them all). I had it figured out early on, but there's still satisfaction knowing I got it right. Teresa Medeiros is one of my favorites. Well written, a story well told. I'm anxious to catch up on the Burkes, book 1 now.