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Name: Larkspur
Author: Sheila Simonson

Larkspur, a 1986 mystery novel, follows the journey of Lark Dailey, a police officer and Jay's girlfriend, who is invited to spend the weekend at the mountain lodge of poet David 'Dai' Llewellyn outside San Francisco. The book delves into the tense dynamics between Lark and her mother's former English professor, Dai, as well as the unexpected twists and turns in their weekend, which leads to a series of murders. The novel blends elements of police procedural and literary fiction, keeping the reader engaged as they unravel the intricate plot and the motives behind the violent events.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery

Authors: Sheila Simonson

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