When Josephine Lebrun, the orphaned daughter of a Breton fisherman, comes to live in the Cornish cottage it is inevitable that her destiny becomes intertwined with it's owner, the rich and powerful Rupert Verne.Attracted to her lovely singing voice, he takes her under his patronage and soon her beauty and charm weave their magic.But who is the girl in the portrait? And why does it cast a spell over Rupert? Once again Mary Williams, writing of nineteenth century Cornwall, draws the reader into a tale of passion and love, of drama and romance.