A ghostly tale of how much fame and fortune can cost...American artist Joseph Hannigan and his alluring sister, Sophie, have arrived in enchanting nineteenth-century Venice with a single-minded goal. The twins, who have fled scandal in New York, are determined to break into Venices expatriate set and find a wealthy patron to support Josephs work. But the enigmatic Hannigans are not the only ones with a secret agenda. Josephs talent soon attracts the attention of the magnificent Odil Leon, a celebrated courtesan and muse who has inspired many artists to greatness. But her inspiration is otherworldly and comes with a devastatingly steep price.As Joseph falls under the courtesans spell, Sophie joins forces with Nicholas Dane, the one man who knows Odils dark secret, and her sworn enemy. When the seductive muse offers Joseph the path to eternal fame, the twins must decide who to believeand just how much they are willing to sacrifice for fame.