This is the first book from the series of 'A Tale from Willow Green Village' Josie Forrester and her Australian husband Max, have lived happily in the idyllic village of Willow Green for seventeen years until tragedy strikes, when Max is dramatically killed in a road accident. The circumstances of his death leave many unanswered questions, and the contents of his will together with a mysterious friend from his past, brings more trouble for Josie and her friend Linda. A year into Josie's bereavement, Linda proposes a trip of a lifetime, to Australia, in order for Josie to visit Max's birthplace in Queensland. The women travel to Australia, but unbeknown to them they are not alone - several very interested parties are accompanying them from a distance. How will Josie and Linda cope, when a gang of criminals, with murder and rape on their minds, finally catch up with them?