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The Village Keeper: A Millbrook Mystery

The Village Keeper: A Millbrook Mystery

Paperback

Series: The Millbrook Mysteries, Book 1

Historical Fiction

ISBN13: 9798266966659
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 24 2025
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When Marcus Chen inherits his grandfather's cottage in the quiet village of Millbrook, he expects to spend a few days settling the estate and return to his London life. Instead, he discovers that the beloved Carnegie library is scheduled for demolition-and that his grandfather's final research may hold the key to saving it.Hidden within the library's Victorian walls lies a secret chamber containing artifacts that have been concealed for over a century. But Marcus isn't the only one interested in what's hidden there. When a mysterious collector offers lucrative deals for private acquisition and break-in attempts follow, Marcus realizes he's stumbled into something far more dangerous than village politics.With the help of café owner Emma, determined librarian Pembridge, and the formidable Mrs. Henderson, Marcus must navigate international art theft, criminal pressure tactics, and village bureaucracy to protect both the discovery and the community that's welcomed him home.Some secrets are worth protecting. Some communities are worth fighting for. And sometimes, the most important discoveries aren't hidden behind walls-they're hidden in plain sight.

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