Clara Vaughan, Vol I.

Meet Clara Vaughan, a spirited young heroine and the namesake of R. D. Blackmore’s intriguing early detective novel. As she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her fathers murder—a tragedy that shattered her world when she was just 10—Clara navigates a landscape filled with thrilling adventures, poignant romances, and a colorful cast of eccentric characters. Years later, driven by an unwavering determination to solve the mystery, Clara reflects, “How that deed was done, I learned at once, and will tell. By whom and why it was done, I have given my life to learn.” Known more widely for his later work, LORNA DOONE, Blackmore originally published this captivating tale anonymously in 1864. (Summary by lubee930)