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Danielle Steel takes us from a Manhattan courtroom to the Deep South in a gripping tale of family, crime, and redemption. Eleven years after leaving Charleston behind due to her ex-husband’s betrayal, Alexa Hamilton has rebuilt her life as an assistant D.A. in Manhattan, balancing her demanding career with raising her teenage daughter, Savannah. However, her life is upended when she takes on the case of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. As she delves into the trial, threatening letters addressed to Savannah emerge, leading Alexa to believe Quentin is behind them. Faced with danger, she makes the painful decision to return to the South, the very place she vowed to escape, to protect her daughter. While Alexa navigates the trial in New York, Savannah begins to uncover her family’s southern roots, meeting her estranged father and half-siblings, and discovering a world filled with charm and complexity. As secrets unravel and old wounds heal, both mother and daughter confront their pasts and the challenges of their separate lives. In this masterfully crafted narrative, Steel contrasts the gritty reality of Manhattan's justice system with the allure of southern tradition, ultimately exploring the profound bond between a mother and daughter. This electrifying story will keep readers on their toes until the very end.