London, 1948. Stuck in a loveless marriage, Eve Forrester receives a mysterious inheritance from a stranger. In order to find out more, she must travel to the glittering French Riviera. She has been bequeathed an enchanting villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and suddenly life could not be more glamorous. But while she rubs shoulders with the rich and famous, challengers to her unexplained fortune begin to emerge-- challengers who would love to see Eve gone forever. Eve must discover the story behind her surprise bequest, before her unexpected twist of fate turns deadly. -- adapted from back cover