"In early 19th century England, Josie, 16, finds herself in a sinister place with mysterious, hostile people, including her own relatives. Persistence and determination drive her to uncover the town's horrifying secret--a conspiracy to wreck and plunder ships--despite obstacles natural and supernatural"--

Orphan Josie is bound to find out the secrets of the new Scottish village she's been sent live in. -- In early-nineteenth century Scotland, sixteen-year-old Josie, an orphan, is sent to live with an aunt and uncle. She's told that Eli, the young man she's attracted to, is forbidden to her, but not why. Curious, Josie sets out to learn the village's secrets.