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Mysteries of Winterthurn

The Virgin in the Rose Bower

In this first part of her Gothic mystery trillogy, best-selling author Joyce Carol Oates introduces Xavier Kilgarvan: romantic hero and amateur detective. He must discover who has murdered an innocent babe while it slept in his mother's arms. This turn-of-the-century tale of monstrous deeds and heart-stopping suspense will leave you eagerly looking for the next Kilgarvan case.


Author:

  • Joyce Carol Oates

Narrator:

  • John McDonough

Series:

  • Volume 1 in Mysteries of Winterthurn

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 8 h 40 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Historic and folklore novels
  • Religious novels
  • Classics and poetry
  • Classics

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