Plot/Idea: Set in 1901, this deeply satisfying work has all the charm, depth, and authenticity of a classic Victorian mystery. When librarian Primrose Eversley's estranged father Alaric dies, she is swept back into his cozy Edwardian village to put his estate in order. What she finds there is a mystery that crosses generations: a cryptic jeweled compass, missing books, and the whisperings of an ancient Brotherhood. Readers will relish the rich detail and delightfully intricate story line—one that probes family secrets, sacrifice, and heritage.