Killingly

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The story centers on the mysterious disappearance of Bertha Mellish, a quiet student at Mount Holyoke College. After being seen in the woods, she vanishes, prompting a frantic search led by her family and a private investigator. Bertha’s best friend, Agnes, holds crucial knowledge but remains secretive, raising suspicions among those involved. As hidden truths emerge, the narrative explores themes of queerness, family trauma, and the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century, creating a rich historical backdrop for this literary crime fiction.