A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Clare Burke's life took a devastating turn when she tried to protect her sister, Anne, from an abusive and controlling husband and ended up in prison. The verdict largely hinged on Anne's defense of her spouse -- all lies -- and the sisters have been estranged ever since. Nearly twenty years later, Clare is living a quiet life in Manhattan as an urban birder and nature blogger when her niece, Grit, turns up on her doorstep.