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In this second mystery of the series, Jane and her family plan a quiet holiday at the seaside village of Lyme Regis. Shortly after arrival, an overturned carriage forces them to seek refuge at a nearby manor, where Jane encounters the enigmatic Mr. Geoffrey Sidmouth. When a man is found hanged by the sea, the townsfolk blame the Reverend, the mastermind behind a midnight smuggling ring. Jane takes on the task of uncovering the Reverend’s identity, even as evidence points toward a man she may already love.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Stephanie Barron
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