The Thing Beyond Reason

"The Thing Beyond Reason" by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding is a captivating story set in the early 1900s, about Lexy Moran, a clever young woman who gets caught up in the puzzling disappearance of her employer’s daughter, Caroline Enderby. Set in a peaceful New York suburb, the story follows Lexy as she tries to discover the truth behind Caroline's sudden exit, while dealing with issues of social class, loyalty, and the expected behaviors of women at the time. The book starts with Lexy working on a crossword puzzle, showing her smarts and determination. When a strange phone call about Caroline grabs her attention, Lexy's curiosity rises exponentially. After learning that Caroline has secretly left, taking her things and leaving her mother confused, Lexy becomes more concerned. The events suggest hidden relationships and secrets among the characters, together with the tension between Lexy's devotion to Caroline and her grasp of the family's dynamics. The story is full of mystery, setting the stage for Lexy's hunt to locate Caroline and figure out the reasons behind her flight, hinting at the drama and thrill to come.