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Terry Patten, a star reporter for the Post-Dispatch, receives a mysterious assignment at the Four-Pools Plantation in Virginia. There, a series of bonds vanish from a safe and the patriarch, Colonel Gaylord, is found murdered. Terry’s investigation uncovers a chilling blend of theft, death, and ghostly intrigue as she works to solve the case.
Set against the backdrop of the plantation's Southern heritage, the story follows Patten’s relentless pursuit of truth. As clues surface, she must navigate hidden motives, spectral rumors, and the law to bring justice to the vanished bonds and the murdered colonel.
"The Four Pools Mystery" delivers a suspenseful mystery that combines investigative journalism with supernatural suspense, showcasing Jean Webster’s skill in weaving crime and intrigue into a compelling narrative.
First publish date: 1908
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Jean Webster
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