"Accompanied by her two children, Olivia returns to the home of her childhood an austere chateau deep in the French countryside. They have journeyed from Australia, escaping unspoken horrors, and their arrival is unannounced. Olivia's brother Marcus, his wife Sophie and their newborn baby are also beckoned to the chateau, but from their arrival nothing goes to plan and all those beneath the chateau's roof bear towards breaking."--Provided by publisher.