Kate Killegrew had left New York City, her advertising job, and her ex-fiance to come to the small island off the North Carolina coast. Her first night in the old house she sees a girl outside her bedroom window gazing up at the house. The next day a man appears. His name is Martin Donnerty, and he and his wife once lived in the old house. Strongly attracted to him, Kate wonders what has become of his wife. The islanders are eager to to Kate how Martin had killed Donna Sue, hos lovely, promiscuous wife. Now paroled after 12 years Martin claims he is innocent. Falling deeply in love, Kate knows their only hope for a future together is to find the real killer.....



