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DEATH AT A HIGHLAND WEDDING
by the boorish Austrian gamekeeper and his mantraps, which, to Mallory’s fury, have wounded a Scottish wildcat and killed its mother. During a walk, Mallory, Gray, and McCreadie find part of a butchered deer and then the body of Cranston’s friend Ezra Sinclair wearing Cranston’s coat. When the inexperienced and opinionated local constable arrests Cranston, the investigative trio intervene. Was Sinclair or Cranston the target for murder? And is the killer a disgruntled local or one of their own friends?"
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When a wedding guest turns up dead at a lavish Scottish estate, the picturesque celebration transforms into a high-stakes investigation where ancient clan rivalries and buried secrets refuse to stay ...
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When a wedding guest turns up dead at a lavish Scottish estate, the picturesque celebration transforms into a high-stakes investigation where ancient clan rivalries and buried secrets refuse to stay in the past. This atmospheric mystery plunges readers directly into the heart of the Highlands, blending the tension of a classic whodunit with rich cultural details that make the setting itself a compelling character. The plot unfolds with the relentless pace of a thriller, ensuring that young adult readers will be hooked from the first suspicious death to the final, dramatic reveal.
What truly distinguishes this novel is its sharp, observant protagonist, whose outsider status provides a clear lens through which to scrutinize a closed circle of suspects bound by tradition and simmering resentment. Teen readers who devour character-driven puzzles will appreciate the intricate web of motives and the satisfying intellectual challenge of piecing together the clues. The resolution is both clever and emotionally resonant, leaving a lasting impression of justice served amidst the haunting beauty of the moors.
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