Under Lock and Key, Vol. 1 of 3: A Story (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. W. Speight

9780483339934: Under Lock and Key, Vol. 1 of 3: A Story (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483339938 ISBN 13: 9780483339934

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A young girl begins a haunting journey to a new home, where old secrets and new duties await.

This is the setup for Under Lock and Key, Vol. 1 of 3: A Story.

Janet Holme leaves her familiar world behind and steps into the shadowed halls of Dupley Walls. Through brisk conversations, sharp wit, and the quiet watchfulness of Mrs. Whitehead, she confronts the weight of a mysterious past and the lure of a possible future family. The tone is intimate and observant, drawing you into a world where every gesture may hide a meaning and every doorway could reveal a new clue.

The story blends schoolyard memory with a waking sense of danger and longing. As Janet faces change, she learns that home can mean both safety and confusion, and that the people around her carry unfinished stories of their own.

Meet a cast of characters who shape Janet’s fragile sense of belonging.
Follow the emotional pull between longing for family and the pull of unknown loyalties.
Feel the quiet tension as a new chapter begins at a storied country house.
Experience a diary-like voice that turns a simple arrival into a doorway to hidden truths.

Ideal for readers who enjoy moody, character-driven mysteries set within a vivid old-house atmosphere.

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