Описание
In the shadow of ancient standing stones known as the Coldstone Ring, a crumbling English manor holds secrets that blur the line between curse and fortune. When Anthony Colston unexpectedly inherits Stonegate, he's warned never to disturb the ominous circle—a taboo rooted in local legend and family tragedy. Yet as he explores the estate, a hidden panel in the library reveals more than dusty relics: whispers of lost treasure, ghostly figures in the night, and a web of jealousy among heirs who fear the stones' wrath.
Susan Borden, a poised young woman tied to the estate by affection and curiosity, becomes Anthony's ally in unraveling the enigma. Together they confront suspicious relatives, cryptic journal entries, and eerie disturbances that suggest the Coldstone guards something priceless—or perilously dangerous. This Golden Age mystery unfolds in a quintessential rural English setting, where romance simmers amid suspicion, and rational inquiry clashes with age-old superstition. Patricia Wentworth masterfully blends cozy intrigue with psychological tension, crafting a tale where every shadow hides a motive.
Fans of traditional British mysteries, amateur sleuth adventures, and atmospheric tales of hidden fortunes will find themselves drawn into Stonegate's spell. Step into this rediscovered 1930s classic, where the past yields its treasures only to those bold enough to challenge the stones.
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