
by Emily Parks
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Added on February 21, 2026
When Clara Whitlock's grandfather dies, she returns home to find that his death was less than natural. A brand new series starter from debut author, Emily Parks.In 1870's London, being a divorced is a scandalous thing for a society woman, but that’s exactly what Clara Whitlock is—after her husband leaves her. When she receives a telegram that John Whitlock, her grandfather, is ill, she immediately travels home with her reputation in tatters, only to find out that her beloved Poppa has already died.But…rumors swirl in her small circle that he may not have died from natural causes. While her mother intends on marrying her off to the first eligible bachelor and her brother is bent on kicking her out onto the street, she dives headlong into unraveling what might have happened to her grandfather—and possibly her own demise.Pick up this excellent new start to a Victorian Cozy Mystery that will quickly become a favorite!
Clara Whitlock returns home after her beloved grandfather has died. Clara has endured so many indignities, and what seems to be the final straw is not being advised of her grandfather's illness, or passing, and not even being able to attend the funeral since her family has not deemed it necessary to inform her. Once home, her brother has assumed control of the family business and estate assuming that he will inherit it all, and grudgingly agrees to allow her to stay in the family home, but she m
Mystery with a touch of romance and murder!I really enjoyed reading this, I felt engaged in the story and at one point had to put down the book as I did not like where I thought it was going. I was relieved when I realized I was wrong.
Fun, easy read

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