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The Burning of Rosemont Abbey
Christian historical fiction
The Burning of Rosemont Abbey
In 1956, Rosemont Abbey burns and Paul disappears under suspicion, leaving his twin sister Louisa convinced the official explanation is wrong. Determined to prove that the fire and a death connected to it conceal something more serious, Louisa begins investigating with Inspector Malcolm Sinclair. Village loyalties, old resentments, and the abbey's history produce more questions than answers as the inquiry turns increasingly dangerous. This English historical mystery mixes postwar atmosphere, family devotion, murder, and a restrained romantic thread.
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Arson and destruction of an abbey; presumed death/murder of the heroine's twin brother; missing person; murder investigation; family hostility and village secrets; sustained amateur-sleuth danger; Christian themes and restrained romance.
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