The Calhoun Women series by Nora Roberts tells the story of four sisters - Catherine, Amanda, Lila and Suzanne - and their Aunt Coco, who live in an old mansion built by their ancestor in the early twentieth century. There is a family legend that great-grandfather Fergus gave his wife Bianca a magnificent emerald necklace. After Bianca's suicide, the jewel disappeared. It may be hidden in the house, but so far no one has seen the treasure in reality. The whole family takes an active part in the search for the family emeralds, and it seems that the spirit of the unfortunate Bianca is trying to help and often comes to the Calhoun women during seances, of which the aunt is an ardent fan Coco. The fourth book in the series tells the story of Suzanne Calhoun, the eldest sister, who is raising two small children after a divorce. The search for the necklace leads her to the house of Holt Bradford, a stern, unfriendly man, a former policeman, whom they knew as teenagers...