So begin Annie Dawsons breathtaking adventures as she leaves her home in Brookfield, Texas and drives 2,000 miles to Stony Point, Maine to settle her grandmothers estate. Ever since Annies husband died just a year ago, shed felt she was lacking direction and purpose. Might Grey Gables be the begin-ning of a new chapter in Annie Dawsons life? Just one look at the rambling old Victorian house shes inherited from her grandmother transports her back to the summers she spent there when she was growing up. As she makes her way up the narrow stairs to the attic, she feels a childhood sense of adventure and mystery. Gram had stored everything she ever owned in the attic. But in this clutter of boxes, furniture, clothing, and stuff Annie notices a large, sheet-covered object set off in a far corner. Compared to everything else, it looks relatively new with very little dust on it. When did Gram put this up here, she wonders as she tugs the sheet free. What is revealed makes her gasp. Standing in a roller frame is the largest, most detailed cross-stitch canvas shes ever seen. It features a woman sitting on a porch. Its Grey Gables porch, of that Annie is sure. But who is this lady? And why did her grandmother hide such a beautiful example of her famed handiwork away in the attic? The Lady in the Attic is the story of Annie Dawsons hunt to solve the mystery of The Lady. And it is a heartwarming story of the lives and loves in this Maine coastal town of Stony Point. Annie finds new friends among the townsfolk, especially at the Hook and Needle Club, a stitchery group sponsored by the local needlecraft shop, A Stitch in Time. The members warm-hearted enthusiasm for her search helps her in her quest. With them, will she also be able to find a new direction for her life? Join Annie and her new friends as they unravel the mystery of The Lady in the Attic.