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In the Mayor's Parlour

by J. S. Fletcher

In the quiet town of Ravensbrook, where every secret is an unspoken promise, the mayor's parlour holds more than just meetings—it harbors a tapestry of hidden truths. "In the Mayor's Parlour" by J. S. Fletcher unfurls a tantalizing mystery as old as the town itself. When enigmatic newcomer Edward Drake stumbles upon a forgotten diary within the parlour's dusty confines, he unwittingly unearths a labyrinth of long-buried scandals, whispered conspiracies, and a series of cryptic deaths that span generations. As the ink-stained pages reveal the past's tangled web, present-day Ravensbrook becomes ensnared in a sinister dance of deception and revenge. Drake, determined to decipher the cryptic journal, allies himself with the mayor's spirited granddaughter, Eleanor. Together, they plunge into a realm where alliances are fragile and motives shrouded in shadow. As they unravel a complex tapestry of feuds and secrets, they discover that the past is far from dead and buried—it lurks in every corner, waiting to be unearthed. "In the Mayor's Parlour" is a riveting tale of suspense, where the present is inextricably linked to a bygone era. Fletcher's masterful storytelling guides readers through a maze of suspense and revelation, all set against the backdrop of a seemingly tranquil town. Unravel the threads of time in this enthralling mystery that proves some secrets are too powerful to remain hidden.

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English

Original Language

English

Published In

1922

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Joseph Smith Fletcher (7 February 1863 – 30 January 1935) was an English journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and was...

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