Welcome to Hartwell, an English village full of cobbled streets, pretty cottages and dark secrets.

Lady Lucy Hanley hides away, recovering from her miserable marriage, a police investigation and an encounter with a stalker. She prays no one discovers the truth about her husband's death. Rachel Foxton longs for a life away from Hartwell but her mother is behaving strangely, and Rachel's sister and brother-in-law are suddenly secretive. Once again Rachel fears she must put her dreams on hold. Dr. Meera Kumar is happily settled in her new home until her ex arrives delivering disturbing news that could ruin everything she's built. Detective Jo Ormond becomes unexpectedly attached to the village and her new friends when she discovers a link to Lord Hanley's murder that could restore her career. She faces a choice. Catch a killer or destroy the lives of her friends.

This summer, the bond between the four friends is tested by the arrival of various strangers in the village. Although they may have laid Lord Hanley to rest, Hartwell's other dangers can't be buried so easily.

Betrayal at the Old Hall