In 1897, at the prestigious Mount Holyoke College, students Agnes and Bertha are known for their unusual scholarly pursuits and intense friendship. When Bertha mysteriously disappears one autumn morning, Agnes is left alone amidst growing suspicion. As a detective investigates and a search team dredges the college pond, secrets from both young women's lives begin to surface, revealing competing motives among those searching for Bertha. The truth behind her vanishing remains elusive, questioning if she truly drowned or if something more sinister occurred.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore a haunting historical mystery based on a real-life unsolved disappearance.
• Delve into the complexities of female friendship and societal expectations in late 19th-century academia.
• Experience a gothic thriller filled with intrigue, suspense, and unexpected twists.
• Unravel a compelling narrative where every character holds their own secrets and agendas.