After a tragic exile in England, Gale Grayson returns to her Southern roots with her daughters, only to discover an old scandal that forces her to sort out the truth about the deaths of two of her relatives, forcing her to dig into the town's dark secrets, as well as her own painful past.
While looking through some of my scrapbooks, I found a note from Deborah Adams, (from umpteen years ago -- a response to a letter I'd sent her), and she recommended I give Teri Holbrook a try. At the time she recommended her, there only 2 books in this series, which I have found enjoyable. If you enjoy Southern Gothic, which I do, you should give this series a try.
I enjoyed this one, and agree with the comparisons to P.D. James and Minette Walters. Rich with details and atmosphere, this kept me interested, though not as emotionally involved as I would like.