This is an engaging mystery novel set in the picturesque countryside of England. It tells the story of a young woman, Rachel Minchin, who inherits a fortune from her godmother. She decides to spend this money in pursuit of adventure and social excitement. However, her newfound riches soon come to threaten her safety, as she becomes embroiled in a web of secrets and intrigue. A classic whodunit that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.