A psychological thriller about two women, Emma and Jane, who move into a minimalist, high-tech house designed by a controlling architect named Edward Monkford. Both women are recovering from personal traumas and are drawn to the house’s promise of simplicity and safety. But the strict rules, Edward's influence, and the mysterious death of a previous tenant raise unsettling questions.
As their stories unfold in alternating timelines, parallels between their experiences emerge, blurring the line between past and present. The novel explores themes of control, identity, obsession, and the dangers of surrendering too much in the search for healing.