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After devoted years nursing her mother—once a celebrated ballerina—Cindy Tyler secures a position as secretary to a successful writer. The job quickly turns into a tense, uncanny experience as she navigates a home of locked cellars, prowling black cats, and a housekeeper intent on her dismissal. With Miss Noble's sudden silence, Cindy must solve riddles and uncover mysteries that could lead to both safety and a fresh start.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mavis Thomas
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