When Detective Sarah Bennett moved to the quaint town of Millfield, she sought a quieter life away from the bustling city. But the discovery of a body at the crumbling Millfield Manor drags her into a dark and twisted mystery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the town.
Emily Carter, a passionate and talented artist, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. As Sarah delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a century-old conspiracy involving the town's most prominent families: the Whitmore's, Carters, and Reeds. Emily's discovery of a hidden journal in the manor, filled with secrets and scandals from the past, seems to be the key to understanding why she was murdered.
The journal reveals the story of Eliza Whitmore, a woman from the late 1800s who documented the dark dealings and forbidden love affairs among Millfield's elite. As Sarah pieces together the clues, she realizes that Emily's death is not just about uncovering old secrets but about exposing ongoing corruption and deceit that still plague the town.
With the help of her loyal colleague, Officer Tom Jenkins, Sarah navigates a web of lies, betrayal, and danger. They face resistance and threats from those desperate to keep the past buried. As they get closer to the truth, the stakes become higher, and the killer grows more desperate to silence them.
"Murder at Millfield Manor" is a gripping tale of suspense, blending historical intrigue with contemporary crime. It's a story about the lengths people will go to protect their legacy and the courage it takes to confront the shadows of the past. Detective Sarah Bennett must solve the mystery before more lives are lost and bring justice to a town haunted by its dark secrets.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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