TThe Ledger of Broken Vows: A British Small Town Detective Mystery
When the eccentric squire of Oakhaven is found dead in his locked study, the local police rule it a tragic accident. But Detective Elias Thorne knows better. As he digs into the squire’s private accounts, he discovers a ledger filled with shattered promises and a victim who seems to have died twice. In the tradition of classic British detective novels, Thorne must peel back the layers of a community that guards its reputation with lethal force.
About This Book
The Ledger of Broken Vows invites readers into the quiet, mist-shrouded village of Oakhaven, a place where history is buried deep and secrets are traded like currency. The narrative begins at Midnight at the Manor, where the sudden death of the village’s wealthiest resident sets…
Inside This Book
- 1.Midnight at the Manor
- 2.The Detective's First Impression
- 3.Whispers in the Village Pub
- 4.Three Faces of Deceit
- 5.Traces of a Hidden Past
- 6.The Broken Alibi
- 7.Reframing the Crime Scene
- 8.The Gardener's Misleading Path
- 9.Theory Shattered by Logic
- 10.The Wider Conspiracy Unfolds
- 11.Threats Beneath the Floorboards
- 12.The Identity of the Ghost
- 13.A New Plan in Motion
- 14.Shadows of a Second Death
- 15.The Librarian's Forgotten Bookmark
- 16.Marked by the Killer
- 17.Burning the Paper Trail
- 18.The Wrong Man Behind Bars
- 19.The Overlooked Scratched Lens
- 20.Everything Falls into Alignment
- 21.The Final Unmasking
- 22.Confrontation at the Pier
- 23.The Quiet Aftermath
Book Details
| Pages | 265 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | ACrest Books |
| Published | October 6, 2026 |
| Author | Dashiell Graves |
| Genre | mystery |
About the Author
Dashiell Graves
Dashiell Graves writes atmospheric British small-town detective mysteries and classic whodunits. His stories plunge readers into insular communities where every neighbor has a secret and the truth is buried beneath layers of deception. Crafting intricate puzzles, sharp investigators, and unexpected twists, Dashiell delivers page-turning suspense for traditional mystery lovers.
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