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The Document

Alice V Todd

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

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Summary

They say that everybody has a book in them. When I embarked on my retirement journey, I decided to discover mine, resulting in this, my debut novel. Amidst the ancient stones of Stonehenge, on the dawn of the new millennium's first summer solstice, Christopher's day takes an unexpected turn. A stray piece of paper, carried by the morning breeze, finds its way to him. But it's not just the paper that captures his attention—it's the captivating stranger who appears just as mysteriously. Together, they unravel the cryptic foreign writings on the paper, diving deep into a puzzle that leads them on a quest for understanding. Is the document they've stumbled upon a profound revelation or just an elaborate ruse? Join Christopher and his newfound companion as they journey to decode The Document, and in the process, discover more than they ever anticipated.
Available since: 07/19/2024.
Print length: 234 pages.

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