Iris and her brothers move with their mother to their Grandfather's old house in Cornwall. There, they find old tombs with ancient legends attached to them of those who have called back the dead. 
 Iris is fascinated and inspired as well by the myth of Isis and Osiris and is in a local play about the same. But when tragedy strikes, her love for her brother makes her do a very foolish thing. 
 Sad and atmospheric, with wonderful illustrations.