It's thirty years since the ghost of author Daphne du Maurier returned to a house in Cornwall with a secret she's now ready to reveal. But first she must find a worthy confidante.
Simon is a travel writer and Cornwall's most eligible bachelor. Forced to share his house with Daphne's ghost, he insists on privacy. When she breaks the rules, he kicks her out.
Nearby, Selby settles into her new cottage after fleeing London and a broken love affair. Relishing the tranquil atmosphere, she indulges her two favourite passions writing and cooking gourmet recipes.
Daphne ensnares both Simon and Selby as co-conspirators in her mission, but plans go askew when a woman from Simons's past appears, causing chaos. In an attempt to banish the intruder, Daphne plots a new course, forcing Simon and Selby together. Love, mystery and suspense follow when her conspiracy backfires.