In the heart of a fierce blizzard, young millionaire Geoffrey Holland returns to his country estate in Hillsborough, uneasy after hearing about a recent wave of burglaries. To his astonishment, he discovers the elusive burglar in his library—none other than his old schoolmate, Billy McVay. As the storm intensifies, McVay convinces Holland to brave the elements to rescue his sister, who is stranded in a dilapidated shack nearby. What choices will Holland make, and what secrets will he uncover along the way? - Summary by SaraHale