William really isn't into Christmas. He'd rather spend it alone in Haseley House with his cat.
Hilary intends to ignore Christmas altogether, hoping to conceal how desperately she still misses Ben. But widows aren't allowed to spend Christmas alone, and it sounds as if William might need her support.
Frances, the nanny, was hoping for a break from her charge, Hilary's spoilt little son Tobias, but now she's told they're to stay with his eccentric grandfather in some spooky old house.
As the special day approaches it becomes clear nothing will ever be the same for this dysfunctional family!