The story is about a young English girl, Maude Heighton, studying art in Paris during the winter of 1909-1910 and the people she meets who will become a part of her new life. The story moved slowly requiring a little patience then developed into a fast moving mystery. If you are a reader who thinks ahead as you read, predicting the outcome, then you will be in for a surprise because there are many twists and turns. This book will make an excellent choice for Book Clubs with its large cast of characters and personalities. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.