"Scarhaven Keep" by J. S. Fletcher is a mystery that begins with the puzzling vanishing of famous actor Bassett Oliver, shaking up those around him like Richard Copplestone, the author of Oliver's play and Jerramy, the stage-door keeper from the Theatre Royal in Norcaster. When Oliver disappears after going to Scarhaven Keep, those around him are immediately suspicious, as everyone saw him walk towards the inn. As the hunt for the missing performer heats up, the plot gets more complex, hinting that the inhabitants of the seaside town know more than they are letting on and hidden motives rise to the surface within the community and the Squire of Scarhaven. The narrative unfolds its mystery amid drama and uncertainty, looking for hidden truths in the coastal town.
Scarhaven Keep
By J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher
When a renowned actor vanishes near a mysterious coastal fortress, secrets and hidden motives come to light, exposing the dark side of a seemingly quiet town.
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Joseph Smith Fletcher was an English journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and was one of the most prolific English writers of detective fiction.
Joseph Smith Fletcher was an English journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and was one of the most prolific English writers of detective fiction.
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