Agony Hill: A Mystery, Frank Warren Book 1 Authored By Sarah Stewart Taylor
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In Agony Hill, Sarah Stewart Taylor immerses readers in the turbulent 1960s with a compelling historical mystery set in rural Vermont.
The summer of 1965 brings significant change to the picturesque town of Bethany as Bostonian Franklin Warren arrives to start his new role as a state police detective. Vermont is on the cusp of transformation, with the construction of interstates poised to reshape its landscape, and the ripples of the Cold War and anti-Vietnam War protests reaching even the remote corners of this New England town.
Warren's arrival is quickly met with intrigue and tragedy when he is summoned to a farm on Agony Hill. There, he discovers the body of Hugh Weber, a former New Yorker who had sought solace in Vermont’s countryside. Weber appears to have set fire to his barn and himself, but the circumstances are puzzling. The barn door was barred from the inside, raising questions about whether Weber's death was a suicide or something more sinister.
As Warren delves into the case, he encounters the secretive residents of Bethany, including Weber's mysterious wife and his own neighbor, Alice Bellows—a widow with a knack for amateur sleuthing. The small town's charm contrasts with its hidden depths of darkness, and Warren finds himself entangled in a web of local secrets that may hold the key to unraveling Weber's death.
In Agony Hill, Taylor’s vivid portrayal of 1960s New England and her richly developed characters create a captivating backdrop for a gripping mystery that explores the intersection of personal tragedy and societal change. 📚❤️
The summer of 1965 brings significant change to the picturesque town of Bethany as Bostonian Franklin Warren arrives to start his new role as a state police detective. Vermont is on the cusp of transformation, with the construction of interstates poised to reshape its landscape, and the ripples of the Cold War and anti-Vietnam War protests reaching even the remote corners of this New England town.
Warren's arrival is quickly met with intrigue and tragedy when he is summoned to a farm on Agony Hill. There, he discovers the body of Hugh Weber, a former New Yorker who had sought solace in Vermont’s countryside. Weber appears to have set fire to his barn and himself, but the circumstances are puzzling. The barn door was barred from the inside, raising questions about whether Weber's death was a suicide or something more sinister.
As Warren delves into the case, he encounters the secretive residents of Bethany, including Weber's mysterious wife and his own neighbor, Alice Bellows—a widow with a knack for amateur sleuthing. The small town's charm contrasts with its hidden depths of darkness, and Warren finds himself entangled in a web of local secrets that may hold the key to unraveling Weber's death.
In Agony Hill, Taylor’s vivid portrayal of 1960s New England and her richly developed characters create a captivating backdrop for a gripping mystery that explores the intersection of personal tragedy and societal change. 📚❤️
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