Danger at the Drawbridge

"Danger at the Drawbridge" by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt is a captivating mystery where Penny Parker, a sharp young journalist, jumps at the chance to cover a high-profile wedding, but the story quickly takes a suspicious turn when the groom vanishes right before saying "I do". Penny, known for her smarts and determination, starts digging around the grand Kippenberg estate, facing a confusing puzzle loaded with secrets, including a risky drawbridge and a surprising alligator. The book kicks off with Penny helping her dad, a newspaper editor, but soon she's on her way to the wedding with photographer Salt Sommers, meeting challenges and hints of something wrong at the secure estate's drawbridge, which convinces Penny there is foul play in the groom's disappearance, starting an exciting investigation.