Long buried secrets of the past lead Julianne on her most unusual quest yet in book six of the popular Cornish series.
Back from globetrotting in South America, Percy the earl is adventurous as ever when he pays a surprise visit to Ceffylgwyn. Also back in the village’s midst—in this case to oversee a groundbreaking archaeological find—is Percy’s ex-fiancee, the eminent Dr. Elaine Pierce-Bishop. Coincidence? Julianne doesn’t think so, but she resists prying, especially after Percy enlists her aid with a far more delicate issue: a mystery surrounding Elaine’s new intern, a bright young student named Cecily.
Cecily’s promising future has been overshadowed by her unknown past: and by possible ties to the mysterious disappearance of a young woman one fateful stormy night years ago. With Cecily’s reputation influenced by her origin's biggest secret, Percy means to do all that he can to help uncover the truth—and the fact he’s doing it for Elaine’s sake as well couldn’t be more obvious, despite their failed wedding of the past.
But turning sleuth for Percy’s quest isn’t all Julianne has on her plate: she and Kitty have taken on bookworm and brief acquaintance Paula as a trial secretary for Save the Date, even though her skills are more suited for solving calculus equations than for the event planning world. Plus, there’s a wedding already in the works, and among its bridesmaids is none other than Kimmie, the television celebrity who stole the heart of manor house chef Michael during the bake off. Will Kimmie ever find the courage to tell Michael how she feels—and is it too late for them even if she does?
Can Julianne help Percy solve a mystery that reaches decades into the past? And will entrusting Paula with her business’ phone and filing system end in regret?
Filled with romance, intrigue, and laughter, this latest addition of the series delivers a bouquet of spring surprises for Julianne and her friends at Cliffs House.
