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Shadows of the Past
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Ongoing, First published Mar 22, 2023
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The plot of the book centers around 16-year-old Claire Anna Schoenlen, the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur, who unexpectedly witnesses a murder one evening in the year 1898. The murder is a ritualistic one, committed in her own home by people dressed in cloaks and masks. Confused and frightened, she sets out to find answers and uncover the truth behind this heinous crime. However, as she delves deeper into the investigation, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens her life and the lives of her family. Will she be able to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice before it's too late?
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