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During a summer stay at her Aunt Millie’s farm in Kentucky’s Appalachian mountains, Kit is drawn into a mystery when a visiting folklore researcher’s work is sabotaged. With quiet determination and keen observation, she uncovers the truth behind the interference, navigating the rugged mountain life of the 1930s.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Kathleen Ernst
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