"In 1929, a spark forms between Eliza, a talented watercolorist, and a young man whose family has a longstanding feud with hers over a missing treasure. Decades later, after inheriting Eliza's house and all its secrets from a mysterious patron, Lucy is determined to preserve the property, not only for history's sake, but also for her own"-- Provided by publisher.

Charleston, 1929: a spark forms between Eliza, a talented watercolorist, and William, a young man whose family has a longstanding feud with hers over a missing treasure. Present day: after inheriting Eliza's house and all its secrets from a mysterious benefactor, Lucy is determined to preserve the property. Declan Pinckney is set on buying her house for his family's development company. As Lucy uncovers secrets about the house, its garden, and a silver heirloom, she becomes more determined to preserve the property. -- adapted from back cover