The Mystery of Haverford House
Rachel Burton.
A Mystery that will bind generations…
1933 – Annie Bishop is sixteen years old when she first unlocks the gate of Haverford House ready to take service as a maid. She knows her place until, during a summer of high society, she crosses paths with wealthy America heir, Thomas Everard. In his arms. Annie dares to dream of a different life. Until she vanishes without a trace.
2003 – Viola Hendricks knows what it’s like to dream big. So when she reads about Annie’s disappearance shortly before she sees an advert for a job at Haverford House, it seems fate is at work. Five years later, when the house faces closure, Viola is determined to do everything she can to keep it alive. What’s not in her plans is enigmatic American Chase Matthews, with an agenda of his own.
If they want to save Haverford House, they must look for answers together, but are they prepared for the truth about what really happened to Annie Bishop?

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