Farra Morgan is a modern day teen-age sleuth who frequently finds herself involved in mysteries. Much to the dismay of her brother and cousin, she somehow manages to involve them in her escapades. Vacationing with family and friends in a century old Victorian mansion on the edge of Morris Ferry campgrounds, Farra discovers they may not be the only occupants in the old house. Following strange sounds and sites, Farra once again finds herself in the middle of a mystery that travels back to the United States Civil War.