Troutbeck is a small town in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where the locals have lived for generations. The town is a tight-knit community, and the people are fiercely loyal to one another. When a young woman named Jean moves to Troutbeck, she quickly finds herself embraced by the locals. But as Jean begins to explore the town and its secrets, she discovers that Troutbeck is not as idyllic as it appears. Jean soon finds herself embroiled in a mystery involving a missing girl, a mysterious stranger, and a dark family secret. As she digs deeper, Jean discovers that Troutbeck is a place of secrets and lies, and that the truth may be more dangerous than she ever imagined. With the help of her new friends, Jean must unravel the mystery and uncover the truth before it's too late.
By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Mystery