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During the lively May Day festival in Cornwall, 18‑year‑old Laura visits a friend’s family house. While enjoying the traditional celebrations, she uncovers an old family mystery: the disappearance of treasured heirlooms that have been kept for generations. The investigation leads her through hidden family history and the secrets of the local community, blending the intrigue of a detective story with the charm of a Christmas‑time adventure.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mabel Esther Allan
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