The Enigma of Veltimahe: Murder at the Royal Hotel

Arthut Anderson

Editorial: BookRix

Sinopsis

In the peaceful village of Veltimahe, where daily life unfolds without major disruptions, a disquieting shadow looms over the picturesque scene. At the heart of this tranquil community, the Royal Hotel, a place of gathering and celebration, becomes the setting for a harrowing mystery.
It all begins during a meeting at the Royal Hotel, where Edda, Selma, Aaron, and Frederik gather in an elegantly decorated room. However, the festive evening takes a sinister turn when Selma, a wealthy and respected woman in the community, mysteriously disappears during a visit to the restroom. What follows her disappearance is a chilling enigma that bewilders all those present.
The intrigue delves into the lives of the main characters: Edda, Selma's close friend and Frederik's girlfriend; Aaron, Selma's passionate boyfriend; Oliver and Daniel, two detectives called into action to solve this complicated case; and other characters who, in one way or another, are connected to the Royal Hotel.
Each chapter reveals a new layer of the mystery, taking us deeper into the plot and the secret lives of the protagonists. As the detectives follow the leads, and the relationships between the characters become increasingly complicated, the truth behind Selma's murder becomes a challenging mystery that must be unraveled.
Throughout this tale, I invite you to accompany the detectives in their quest for answers, to delve into the dark secrets and hidden tensions among the characters, and to witness how a quiet village is shaken by an enigma that will change their lives forever. In "The Enigma of Veltimahe: Murder at the Royal Hotel," intrigue and suspense will keep you captivated until the last page, as the mystery surrounding this enigmatic murder is unraveled.

Disponible desde: 29/09/2023.

Longitud de impresión: 24 páginas.

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