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Melody Ellison lives in a vibrant African‑American neighborhood in 1960s Detroit. She is drawn into an intriguing mystery when her new friend, Leah Roth, brings a rare Lady's Slipper orchid, a botanical treasure smuggled out of Nazi‑occupied Europe by Dr. Roth, Leah’s grandfather. As Melody’s own grandfather becomes a suspect in a burglary, she turns to fellow youths Val and Leah for help. Suspicion grows when Leah appears to hide important secrets about her grandfather that could jeopardize everyone. Together, they must race to find the orchid, solve the theft, and protect their community.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Emma Carlson Berne
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