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Summary

In 1896, a priest in southern France suddenly gained immense wealth. This much is historically true—but no one knows where the money came from. At his death, the priest's secret was buried with him. But there was a young woman—his housekeeper and lover, Marie Dénarnaud—who may have known the truth.

Marie Dénarnaud is only a girl when the charismatic priest Bérenger first captivates her. As a woman, she becomes his housekeeper and struggles with guilt over their illicit relationship. But as their affection deepens, Bérenger grows secretive, and Marie has to learn why. What she discovers is a shocking secret that she becomes responsible for concealing.