Sylvania Kendrick's parents die on her eleventh birthday. Her father's cousin becomes her guardian and banishes her to Haven House to live with a disgraced cousin that no one likes. When she arrives at Haven House, however, she becomes intrigued with her beautiful cousin Ginny. Why was she sent to Haven House? Why doesn't anyone like her? With her new friend, Allan, Sally finds a clue that only deepens the mystery. Then when her new home becomes threatened, the two are plunged into a race against time. Will they be able to find the answers in time to save her now beloved Haven House?