A Dark-Adapted Eye — Barbara Vine

Faith Severn's aunt, Vera Hillyard, was hanged for murder--and the reason behind her dark deed died with her. For three decades the family conspired to forget the crime. Now, an inquiring journalist prompts Faith to peer back to the day when her aunt took knife in hand and entered a child's nursery. Bit by bit, Faith reveals a shattering new portrait of her family, one of passion and deceit, jealousy and resentment ... until all the shocking truths are bared... all the long-buried secrets unearthed ... and all the shadows yield their mysteries to A DARK-ADAPTED EYE.