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March 28, 2025
Welcome to the quaint village of Meadowbrook, where life is as sweet as the honey produced at the renowned Honeycomb Estate. But beneath the veneer of charming tea rooms and picturesque gardens lies a sinister secret. When the matriarch of the Honeycomb family, Beatrice, passes away, she leaves behind a will that ignites a ravenous hunger in her greedy relatives. Each family member is desperate to inherit the estate's vast fortune, leading to a series of increasingly unsettling events. As the family's desperation grows, a dark presence awakens within the estate, preying on their avarice. Strange occurrences and unexplained deaths plague the once-peaceful village, revealing the horrifying consequences of their selfishness. Can the remaining Honeycomb family members overcome their greed and unravel the mysteries of the estate before they become the next victims of their own desires?
Isla Ashford is a lifelong enthusiast of cozy mysteries with a darker twist. Drawing inspiration from classic gothic tales and contemporary suspense, she crafts stories that explore the shadows lurking beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic communities. "The Gilded Cage" is her debut novel, delving into the chilling consequences of unchecked greed.
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