The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby

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The Amadeuses were always considered strange, even before the incident. When six-year-old Beatrice Willoughby disappeared at their All Hallows Eve party, the tiny mountain town of Nevermore quickly pointed fingers at Mort Amadeus, leading the family to retreat from society. Thirteen years later, six invitations arrive, beckoning guests to a gathering at the Amadeus household on October 31st. This event reignites the mystery of Beatrice's disappearance. Among the invitees are Duchess von Pelt, who remains unseen; Mrs. Raven, the innkeeper; Wormwood, the enigmatic caretaker; Dr. Foozle, the pharmacist; Count Baines, who predicts misfortune; Judge Ophelius, who oversaw Beatrice's case; and the elusive Mr. and Mrs. H. Additionally, precocious eleven-year-old Dewey and his storytelling father, Chaucer, may have a role to play. As the guests gather, they must collaborate to uncover the truth behind Beatrice's fate, all while racing against the clock—because at midnight, everything will change. This sly, darkly humorous mystery unfolds through various perspectives, featuring an array of peculiar characters in a mansion deep in the woods, making it an ideal read for a chilling autumn night.