The Secret in the Secretary - Couverture souple

Willow, Clara

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798235180970

Editeur : Clara Willow, 2026

Synopsis

A hidden letter. A vanished woman. A city built on beautiful lies.

In the heart of Charleston, antique restorer Eloise Pruitt is used to uncovering the past one careful repair at a time. But when she begins restoring a Victorian writing desk from the influential Dane family estate, she discovers more than age-worn wood and forgotten compartments. Tucked inside is a letter connected to Clara Bell Waverly, a young woman who disappeared more than thirty years ago-and was quietly remembered as a runaway, a scandal, and then almost not at all.

As Eloise follows a trail of concealed notes, altered records, and dangerous family secrets, she finds herself pulled into a mystery the city has spent decades trying to bury. With the help of detective Beau Hollis, she uncovers a web of inheritance fraud, reputation, and silence that reaches into Charleston's most respected circles.

But the deeper Eloise digs, the clearer it becomes that Clara did not simply vanish-and someone once worked very hard to make sure the truth stayed hidden.

Rich with atmosphere, layered suspense, and Southern intrigue, this mystery blends restoration, family secrets, and a haunting search for justice. Perfect for readers who love elegant historical settings, intelligent heroines, and slow-burning investigations with emotional depth.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Clara Willow is a British cozy mystery author who writes warm, character-driven stories filled with small-town charm, hidden secrets, and a touch of sweetness.

At 65, she draws inspiration from village life in Britain, old bakeries, country gardens, and her love of classic mysteries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clara Willow
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798235180970
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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