Moving between nineteenth century England and present-day New Zealand Star Crossed weaves a complex story, rich in characters and locations, historical detail and contemporary situations, where present events often mirror the past. Kidnapping, rape, murder, unwanted pregnancy and misplaced love are all features of this novel. The lynchpin is an old woman's quest to find out more about her family history. The modern story is frighteningly possible you don't have to be paranoid to feel they are after you.