The story of Rita Rogers, a Romany medium, who is called upon by the police and army to help them trace missing people and who specializes in counselling bereaved parents by making contact with the spirits of their dead children. John Man tells of Rita's early life, her initial reluctance to accept her talent and the path that led to her specialty. Case histories are included which show the range of Rita's abilities and look at the nature of loss and the need for counselling. The book examines Rita's techniques and the possibility of fraud and includes the personal testimony of comforted parents.