Overview
The eponymous house is a
rambling old structure of ancient vintage overlooking the English Channel.
Years ago a yacht heading for the South of
France sank in a storm and everyone on board perished. Sometimes at night, they
say, you can hear them screaming for help, crying out against the storm.
The house’s occupants include Ellen Clayton, a
lovely young heiress who is confined to a wheelchair, Karen Lloyd, her coolly
beautiful stepmother and Jenny, the austere housekeeper.
Ellen is looked after by Dr Lane who leaves
suddenly to attend a conference overseas. Nurse Pepper arrives, a cheerful,
curious person intent on putting things in order. And there’s the substitute
doctor, Corey Philips, who believes Ellen can walk again and soon.
It all begins with a sudden, violent murder and
ends with a chilling, surprising climax.