Author : John M. Long
Publisher : John Long
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Duchess Detective: The Order of Shadows by : John M. Long
Download or read book The Duchess Detective: The Order of Shadows written by John M. Long and published by John Long. This book was released on 2024-06-23 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Eleanor Ashford, a determined and intelligent young woman, inherits a mysterious map from her late grandmother. Hidden in a secret vault within the old chapel of Ashcroft Hall, the map points to various locations across Europe and is accompanied by a set of coins marked with cryptic symbols. This discovery leads Eleanor and her loyal assistant, Clara, on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the Ashcroft family and protect their legacy. Joined by her charming yet carefree brother, Henry, Duke of Ravenswood, Inspector Langley, Sir Thomas Middleton, and Lady Amelia, the team sets out for their first destination in Lyon, France. There, they decipher the first clue and narrowly escape the Order of Shadows' agents, a secret society with dark intentions entwined with the Ashcroft family history. Their adventure takes them to Venice, Italy, where they uncover a hidden Ashcroft safehouse filled with documents detailing the family's efforts to thwart the Order over centuries. As they piece together the clues, they learn about a powerful artefact that the Order seeks to control. The team faces intense confrontations and barely escapes the Order's grasp, their resolve strengthened with each challenge. In the Austrian Alps, the team discovers another safehouse and the ancient amulet, the key artefact the Order desperately wants. Their journey then leads them to Germany, where they infiltrate a mansion that serves as the Order's stronghold. There, they uncover the Order's plans for a major political takeover. A fierce battle ensues, and although the team escapes with vital information, Henry is captured by the Order's agents. Eleanor, Clara, and the team launch a daring rescue mission in Berlin. They confront the Order in a final, climactic showdown, exposing their nefarious plans and ensuring their defeat. Henry is rescued, and amid their victory, he proposes to Clara, receiving Eleanor's blessing. With the Order of Shadows dismantled, the team returns to Ashcroft Hall. They are celebrated as heroes, their bravery and determination ensuring the safety of society and the Ashcroft legacy. As preparations for Henry and Clara's wedding fill the hall with joy, Eleanor reflects on their journey and looks forward to future adventures. The shadows of the past have been vanquished, and the future is bright with endless possibilities.