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In March 1926, seasoned journalist Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her close associate Lucy, who goes by Lady Gerald, travel to the village of Appsworth to witness the striking architectural marvel known as the grotto—an event centered on the theme of ‘book of follies’. While the locals whisper about a flirtatious Lord Rydal and his rumored affairs, the grotto suddenly collapses, pulling Lord Rydal into its ruin. Amid the chaos, Daisy and Lucy must navigate personal intrigue, social expectations, and the danger of the collapsed cavern while piecing together the underlying motives and secrets hidden within the manor’s walls.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Carola Dunn
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