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Mysteries & Thrillers - Killingly

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Book Synopsis: Based on the unsolved real-life disappearance of a Mount Holyoke student in 1897—a haunting novel of intrigue, longing, and terror, perfect for fans of Donna Tartt and Sarah Waters.

Massachusetts, 1897: Bertha Mellish, “the most peculiar, quiet, reserved girl” at Mount Holyoke College, is missing.

As a search team dredges the pond where Bertha might have drowned, her panicked father and sister arrive desperate to find some clue to her fate or state of mind. Bertha’s best friend, Agnes, a scholarly loner studying medicine, might know the truth, but she is being unhelpfully tightlipped, inciting the suspicions of Bertha’s family, her classmates, and the private investigator hired by the Mellish family doctor. As secrets from Agnes’s and Bertha’s lives come to light, so do the competing agendas driving each person who is searching for Bertha.

Where did Bertha go? Who would want to hurt her? And could she still be alive?

Edmund White Award–winning author Katharine Beutner takes a real-life unsolved mystery and crafts it into an unforgettable historical portrait of academia, family trauma, and the risks faced by women who dared to pursue unconventional paths at the end of the 19th century.

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Step into the mysterious world of "Killingly," a captivating novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Inspired by a true story, this haunting tale of intrigue, longing, and terror is perfect for fans of Donna Tartt and Sarah Waters. Set in Massachusetts in 1897, you'll be transported to a time of secrets and uncertainty as you follow the disappearance of Bertha Mellish, a young and enigmatic student at Mount Holyoke College.

As the search for Bertha unfolds, her family grows increasingly desperate for answers. Join them on a journey of heartbreak and hope as they comb through clues and question everyone who may hold a piece of the puzzle. With each revelation, a web of secrets is uncovered, leaving you to wonder: Where did Bertha go? Who would want to hurt her? And the most chilling question of all - could she still be alive?

Delve deep into the lives of Bertha's loved ones, her classmates, and the private investigator hired to find her. As their worlds intertwine, you'll be hooked by their competing agendas, hidden motives, and the mysteries that connect them. This gripping novel weaves together history, academia, and the struggles faced by women who defied societal norms during this transformative era.

Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in this unforgettable story. Experience the thrill of solving a century-old mystery and discover the risks faced by audacious women who dared to defy convention. Grab your copy of "Killingly" today and lose yourself in a world of mystery and intrigue.

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