Rescued by her father from a life of violence and poverty, Emma grows up surrounded by love, security, wealth, and privilege. The murder of her baby brother haunts her during her growing up years, and as the memories of the event come back to her, she finds she is in danger.

"As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend. Villa Aestas in Orvieto is a high-end holiday home now, but in 1974 it was known as Villa Rosato, and rented for the summer by a notorious rock star, Noel Gordon. In an attempt to reignite his creative spark, Noel invites...