When Sheila and Andrew Campbell move into Pine Tree Cottage in the remote Scottish Highlands and escape Sheila's nagging mother, the only thing missing from their dream is the patter of tiny feet. But as time passes it seems they can't have children and their rock-solid relationship shows cracks. And when a pretty young barmaid shows rather more interest in Andrew than she should, the cracks deepen.All seems lost for Andrew and Sheila when Morag, the barmaid, is found murdered. With Andrew one of the prime suspects, a chain of events is set in motion that will have disastrous consequences - not just for the Campbells, but for the future owners of Pine Tree Cottage too.