After three years in Boston Brahmin territory, Blanche White is finally returning home to Farleigh, North Carolina for an entire summer. And, like a sign from above that she's indeed headed in the right direction, she's already lined up a date with the handsome train conductor she met somewhere between Boston and Baltimore. The summer holds lots of promise—including a long-awaited reunion with best friend, Ardell, as she helps out with Ardell's new bustling catering business.

Then, like a slap in the face on her first night back, Blanche is reminded of a part of home she'd rather forget: David Palmer, the man who raped her eight years ago and who has tormented her mind and spirit ever since, shows up as a guest at her very first catering event.The time has finally come...she must exact her revenge so that she can finally move on.

Then a young woman is murdered and there are signs that David Palmer may be involved. So Blanche sets off on a hunting expedition—for clues she hopes will help convict David Palmer and put an end to his legacy once and for all.

In-Print Editions: Viking Hardcover ISBN 0670891657 Published 7/00 Penguin Paperback ISBN 0141001976 Published 7/01