This young adult novel continues the story of Hazel Sinnett, a brilliant but isolated young woman who has experienced the impossible. Set in a gothic historical world, Hazel is left to manage Hawthornden Castle and her medical practice, all while questioning the reality of her past experiences with immortality and the whereabouts of her love, Jack. The book delves into themes of loneliness, resilience, and the ethical implications of eternal life, wrapped in a suspenseful romance. Parents should be aware of the intense romantic themes and potential peril, suitable for mature teens.
Hazel Sinnett is alone and half-convinced the events of the year before--the immortality, Beecham's vial--were a figment of her imagination. She doesn't even know if Jack is alive or dead. All she can really do now is treat patients and maintain Hawthornden Castle as it starts to decay around her.