The Lady in Residence
The Lady in Residence by Allison Pittman, published by Barbour Publishing in 2021, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines elements of romance and mystery. Set against the backdrop of the Menger Hotel in 1915, the story follows young widow Hedda Krause, who arrives with hopes of finding a wealthy husband. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when a ghostly figure leads her into a dark hallway, resulting in the theft of her jewelry and placing her under suspicion.
Readers will encounter a dual narrative that spans from Hedda’s time to 2017, where Dini Blackstone, a fifth-generation magician, explores the tragic history of San Antonio through ghost tours. As Dini delves into Hedda’s story, she meets Quinn Carmichael, the great-great-grandson of the detective who investigated the original case. Together, they uncover clues that may shed new light on Hedda’s legacy and the possibility of redemption. This edition contains 256 pages and is presented in English, offering a blend of historical intrigue and faith-based themes within the context of the Doors to the Past series.
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Can a Legacy of Sadness be Broken at the Menger Hotel?
Visit historic American landmarks through the Doors to the Past series. History and today collide in stories full of mystery, intrigue, faith, and romance.
Young widow Hedda Krause checks into the Menger Hotel in 1915 with a trunk full of dresses, a case full of jewels, and enough cash to pay for a two-month stay, which she hopes will be long enough to meet, charm, and attach herself to a new, rich husband. Her plans are derailed when a ghostly apparition lures her into a long, dark hallway, and Hedda returns to her room to find her precious jewelry has been stolen. She falls immediately under a cloud of suspicion with her haunting tale, but true ghost enthusiasts bring her expensive pieces of jewelry in an attempt to lure the ghost to appear again.
In 2017, Dini Blackstone is a fifth-generation magician, who performs at private parties, but she also gives ghost walk tours, narrating the more tragic historical events of San Antonio with familial affection. Above all, her favorite is the tale of Hedda Krause who, in Dini’s estimation, succeeded in perpetrating the world’s longest con, dying old and wealthy from her ghost story. But then Dini meets Quinn Carmichael, great-great-grandson of the detective who originally investigated Hedda’s case, who’s come to the Alamo City with a box full of clues that might lead to Hedda’s exoneration. Can Dini see another side of the story that is worthy of God’s grace?
Don’t miss other great books in the Doors to the Past series:
Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham
Bridge of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse
Undercurrent of Secrets by Rachel Scott McDaniel
Behind Love’s Wall by Carrie Fancett Pagels
High Wire Heartbreak by Anna Schmidt
Love’s Fortress by Jennifer Uhlarik
A Promise Engraved by Liz Tolsma
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