it is the story of Max and Winnie Milionas and of the house they inherit. Max wants to liquidate it but Winnie senses there is more to the house than meets the eye. Winnie’s suspicions are confirmed by in-depth research and plans are made to restore the house to its splendor. Along the way, we are treated to glimpses back in time through the house’s memories; we meet a broad range of characters going back in time to the late 1700s. Among the most memorable characters are Merline Madagascar, a house whisperer of sorts, and Caroline Woodruff – the most enduring of all the house’s occupants. ( )