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When twenty‑year‑old Marissa Carr visits her friend Sabrina at Darkling Farm, she finds herself drawn into a puzzling series of events tied to the ancient Midlands tradition of the Deer Darkling Horn Dance. The tale blends folk dancing folklore with a suspenseful detective plot, offering an adventurous mystery perfect for young readers.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mabel Esther Allan
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