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Amelia, a quiet and unassuming young woman, stumbles upon a cryptic note inside an antique hurdy-gurdy that ominously declares, "They're going to kill me soon." The discovery thrusts her into a perilous adventure that forces her to confront both external threats and her own latent abilities.
As the plot unfolds, Amelia finds herself grappling with unexpected challenges that test her resolve and reveal untapped resilience. Her journey through the antique trade, fraught with intrigue and danger, ultimately transforms her from a reticent observer into an active participant in her fate.
The novel intertwines atmospheric descriptions of classic artifacts with the suspense of a detection narrative, painting a vivid picture of the underbelly of antique dealing while exploring themes of self-discovery and courage.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Dorothy Gilman
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