Books like The last of August by Brittany Cavallaro
After a harrowing fall semester, college friends Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes seek a quiet respite in Sussex. Their vacation, however, turns into a perilous quest when Charlotte’s beloved uncle Leander disappears, having been deeply involved in a German art‑forgery scheme.
The mystery propels the pair into a globe‑spanning chase that leads from Berlin’s gritty underground to the glittering art houses of Prague. Along the way, they uncover unsettling clues about their families, confront hidden truths about themselves, and develop a complicated romantic connection.
Their adventure is a tense blend of mystery, suspense, and coming‑of‑age drama, illustrating how quests for answers can reshape identities and relationships.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Brittany Cavallaro
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