A Drowned Maiden's Hair

Written by Laura Amy Schlitz

An orphan is caught in a web of deceit, torn between loyalty and conscience.

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352 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Maud Flynn, a spirited orphan, is unexpectedly adopted by the enigmatic Miss Hyacinth and her sister. Tasked with aiding their fraudulent séances for grieving patrons, Maud becomes a "secret child" in their scheme. As she navigates this world of deception, Maud struggles with her desire to belong and her growing moral doubts. When a shocking betrayal reveals the sisters' true nature, Maud must decide where her loyalties lie. Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century spiritualism, this suspenseful tale challenges Maud to find her own path amidst lies and manipulation.

From the publisher

“People throw the word ‘classic’ about a lot, but A Drowned Maiden’s Hair genuinely deserves to become one.” – Wall Street Journal Maud Flynn is known at the orphanage for her impertinence, so when the charming Miss Hyacinth and her sister choose Maud to take home with them, the girl is as baffled as anyone. It seems the sisters need Maud to help stage elaborate séances for bereaved, wealthy patrons. As Maud is drawn deeper into the deception, playing her role as a “secret child,” she is torn between her need to please and her growing conscience - until a shocking betrayal makes clear just how heartless her so-called guardians are. Filled with tantalizing details of turn-of-the-century spiritualism and page-turning suspense, this lively historical novel features a winning heroine whom readers will not soon forget.