A prodigiously gifted young musician, shattered by the death of her parents and the unexplained cancellation of engagements, flees to the Yorkshire home of her late aunt, a famous harpist. She arrives incognito and finds warmth and the joy of like minds. Offered an opportunity to perform by the lauded pianist/composer Richard D'Annunzio, who years ago cancelled a coveted performance, she eventually accepts. But as suspicions arise about her aunt's death, Lissa must pursue answers and dodge death in Yorkshire and Switzerland.