Books like Flowers for Lilian by Anna Gilbert
Maggie Ossian’s world shatters when her golden friend Lilian begins to vanish at night, revealing a hidden darkness. In the picturesque village of Asherby Cross, tension rises as Maggie uncovers secret motives and a looming threat. With a handsome cousin named Francis and an ominous stranger arriving, the story weaves mystery, gothic atmosphere, romance, and suspense as secrets and deadly desires unravel.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Anna Gilbert
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