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The Skeleton in the Closet
A Mystery Novel by M.C. Beaton
Subgenres:
- Cozy Mystery,
- Amateur Sleuth,
- Light Romance
This book is for you if you're into...
- Unexpected inheritance mysteries with hidden family secrets
- Small village sleuthing that uncovers old crimes and danger
- Unlikely partners unraveling puzzles with a hint of romance
Ever since the death of his father, poor Fellworth Dolphin has slaved away as a waiter to support his miserly, cold-hearted mother.
When his mother suddenly dies, Fellworth is shocked to discover that she has left him a sizable inheritance.
Confused, Fell teams up with Maggie, a plain girl with a similar background, to investigate the source of the riches.
But what they find is a closet full of skeletons...Is it really possible Fell's father was involved in a long-ago train robbery?
Who's the mysterious woman in the portrait hidden in his mother's wardrobe?
As Maggie and Fell poke around the village for answers, they find themselves on a surprise-filled path to danger and adventure, and--just possibly--love.
But Fell's sudden good fortune could come to an abrupt end if he doesn't stay one step ahead of a cunning killer...
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