Annie’s Attic Mysteries Books In Order
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“Annie’s Attic Mysteries” is a series of novels written by a group of authors. The series, featuring the main character Annie Dawson, began publication in 2010 with its first novel, “The Lady in the Attic.”
The Lady in the Attic
“The Lady in the Attic,” the inaugural book in the “Annie’s Attic Mysteries” series, is penned by Tara Randel. This engaging and quick read narrates the journey of a young woman who, after losing her husband, strives to find her place in society. The story intertwines her personal growth with the enigmatic quest to uncover the identity of a woman depicted in a piece of needlework.
Set in Stony Point, Maine, the novel introduces us to Annie Dawson, still grappling with her husband Wayne’s death over a year prior. Having sold the business she co-ran with Wayne, Annie spends most of her time alone, crocheting at home. Her involvement with her daughter, who recently underwent surgery, has lessened, leaving her immersed in solitude and grief.
An unexpected call from her grandmother’s lawyer reveals that Grey Gables, a family home for generations, has been bequeathed to Annie. She travels to Stony Point to assess the house and its contents. Discovering the extensive work needed to restore Grey Gables, Annie encounters a childhood acquaintance and reconnects with Beth Ann, an old friend who invites her to join a needlecraft club.
In her efforts to make new friends in the small town, Annie attends the club. However, she not only gains friends but also an adversary, Stella, whose dislike for Annie is puzzling. The discovery of a unique needlepoint in the attic launches Annie on a quest to identify the woman in the artwork, with assistance from the Hook and Needle Club. The story leaves readers wondering if Annie will uncover the woman’s identity, decide the fate of Grey Gables, and what discoveries await her in her grandmother’s belongings.
This charming tale is a blend of warmth, fun, and mystery, rich with vivid descriptions that transport readers to Stony Point and Annie’s cherished childhood memories.
Following years of change, including widowhood and her daughter LeeAnn’s growth into a mother of twins, Annie faces grief and the sale of her business. The narrative also reveals Annie’s absence from her grandmother’s funeral due to her responsibilities towards LeeAnn’s children, highlighting the complexity of her familial relationships.
Medals in the Attic
In “Medals in the Attic,” the second installment of the series by Cathy Elliot, we find Annie still at Grey Gables in Maine. Her attachment to the house and the need to sort the attic delay her decision regarding the property. Now with a mix of friends and foes, Annie feels somewhat integrated into the community.
During a search in the attic with her lifelong friend Alice, intended for a church auction donation, Annie stumbles upon intriguing items. A photo of uncertain significance and a box hidden behind a carpet roll catch her attention. The box, believed to have belonged to her grandfather, contains two medals and photographs. One medal is identified as a Purple Heart, but the origin of the second medal and the people in the photographs, one vaguely resembling her grandmother, remain a mystery. Annie’s pursuit to uncover the truth about these items raises questions about her family’s history and the reasons behind their concealment.
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