When Toby is awoken by burglars, they beat him to within an inch of his life and leave him for dead. Recovery is slow, and with his memory betraying him, Toby takes refuge at his family's ancestral home, Ivy House. When a skull is found in the trunk of a wych elm tree in the backyard, accusations fly and the house is turned into a crime scene. How much does Toby really know about his past? The Witch Elm is a thrilling novel about privilege, family lore, and perception.