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Crook House, a grand mansion located in Bel Air, becomes the perfect setting for Rita, Peter, and Nick's escape from their lives. They encounter a lot of emotional baggage, and they also uncover a suspicious tale of buried treasure underneath the house. As they unravel the mystery, they learn about the ties between friends and the power of love.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Paul Monette
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