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Set against the backdrop of Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Whistling Shadow follows a widowed mother who, after welcoming her son’s new bride into the family home, discovers that an unseen danger is stalking them. The arrival of the bride, once celebrated, sparks a tense confrontation as the family confronts a deadly menace threatening their safety and livelihood. The novel weaves personal grief, familial bonds, and the shadow of impending danger into a tense historical narrative.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Mabel Seeley
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