The Skeleton in the Grass
The Skeleton in the Grass by Robert Barnard is a historical mystery published by Felony & Mayhem, LLC in 2007. This edition spans 215 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Sara Causseley, who is thrilled to begin her role as a governess for the aristocratic Hallam family. While she enjoys the charming children and beautiful gardens, the political tensions in Europe as World War II approaches cast a shadow over her idyllic surroundings.
As the narrative unfolds, the Hallam family’s political views lead to growing unpopularity, and the discovery of a human skeleton and later a corpse on their estate reveals deeper malice within the community. This book explores themes of mystery and societal unrest, set against the backdrop of a turbulent historical period. Readers will find a blend of intrigue and traditional detective elements as the story progresses.
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Sara Causseley could not be more delighted by her new job as governess to the aristocratic Hallam clan. The children are adorable, the gardens are a dream, and the conversation stimulating. But ominous political clouds are gathering over Europe, and as England slips inexorably toward World War II, the Hallams’ political views make the family increasingly unpopular. No one, though, suspects the extent of the malice that is percolating in the surrounding countryside until a human skeleton’and then a human corpse’are found on the Hallam grounds, sending some kind of ugly message.
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