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When Xanthe and her mother Flora relocate from London to run an antique shop in the historic English town of Marlborough, Xanthe discovers a special connection to the items she handles. One day, a silver chatelaine brings her back to the year 1605, where a ghost informs her that the item bears a story of injustice that must be righted to save an innocent girlβand possibly her own mother. With the help of architect Samuel Appleby, Xanthe must navigate 17thβcentury politics and supernatural forces to restore truth and protect her family. The novel weaves romance, magic, and vivid historical detail in a charming village setting.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Paula Brackston
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