Jessica, the Heiress

"Jessica, the Heiress" by Evelyn Raymond, is an early 20th-century story about a young woman named Jessica Trent, whose disappearance throws her loved ones into turmoil. Set mainly at the beautiful Sobrante ranch, the story shows the worried reactions of Jessica's Aunt Sally and others after she vanishes. The book starts with a peaceful morning between Jessica and her aunt, but this tranquility is broken when Jessica goes missing, creating a worried and tense environment. Her mother and friends fear the worst, and the story suggests there are secrets and close relationships that will be tested as they search for Jessica, driving a story of loyalty, strength, and the search for what really happened.