Edinburgh 1896. At Alardyce House the family are gathered to celebrate the engagement of the heir to the estate Robert to his childhood sweetheart. But what should be a precious memory for his mother Amy is marred by darkness. For Robert’s biological father was a demon and a criminal and now Robert is coming-of-age disturbing reports are beginning to emerge about his behaviour._x000D_Amy is torn between her love and loyalty to her son her hope that she can save his soul and her growing sense of dread that the streets of Edinburgh aren’t safe when Robert is in town. Meanwhile the increasing distance between Robert and his stepfather Henry threatens the peace of her loving marriage._x000D_The Alardyce family is riven by secrets and scandal but will this most cursed heir of all be the one to ruin their reputation forever or can the power of a mother’s love save them all?