Books like Beth's story, 1914 by Adele Whitby
Lady Beth Whitby celebrates her twelfth birthday with the promise of receiving her great‑grandmother’s heirloom necklace. The excitement is cut short when the necklace goes missing, plunging the manor into scandal. To clear the name of her maid and friend Shannon, Beth must investigate the hidden mysteries of her family home and navigate family secrets and aging traditions.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Adele Whitby
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