The Distant Hours

When a mysterious letter arrives at her door, Edie becomes obsessed with uncovering her mother's hidden past—one that's inexplicably tied to the crumbling Milderhurst Castle and the three reclusive Blythe sisters who've lived there for decades. What begins as a simple quest to understand her mother's secrets soon unravels into something far more complex, as Edie discovers that the castle itself holds generations of untold stories, heartbreak, and carefully guarded truths. With each discovery, she's drawn deeper into the lives of these fascinating women, particularly the tragic youngest sister whose heart was shattered during wartime and never quite healed. This is a gorgeously atmospheric mystery about the power of stories to both heal and haunt us, perfect for readers who love getting lost in richly layered family sagas.