Welcome to Hartwell, a village full of cobbled streets, ancient curses and hidden secrets.
As the village prepares for Christmas, friends Lucy, Rachel, Meera, and Jo try to put the shocking events of the summer behind them. Though some secrets, it seems, refuse to remain silent.
Lady Lucy Hanley's confidence has been boosted by making a success of her inherited estate and falling in love again, though ghosts from her past still threaten her. Rachel Foxton is finally happy and active in village life again, but is worried the person closest to her might destroy all her hard work and progress. Dr. Meera Kumar's dream wedding is approaching, yet not everyone in her extended family is happy for her or wishing her well. And a trip to London and some unexpected news turns former detective Jo Ormond's world upside down, forcing her to rethink her plans for the future.
As the year draws to a close, can the four women finally unravel the last of Hartwell's secrets and move forward—together or apart?