She is determined to discover the identity of a mysterious girl only she can see, and must solve the mystery surrounding a baby kidnapped from the once famous Belle Rouen 40 years ago.

The story is narrated by the irrepressible Emma, whose endearing ways and sparkling observations make a charming and intriguing story. Emma's relationships with the elderly occupants of the hotel and the inhabitants of the town are complicated as well as amusing. The story is well written with catchy dialogue. There are references to events in two previous books (Cold Flat Junction and Hotel Paradise) which may confuse the new reader, but the story is nonetheless well worth reading.