About this book:

In "Shadows of Marigold House," struggling architect Ivy Whitaker inherits a dilapidated, mystery-shrouded mansion, drawing her back to the remote town of Oakhaven, Maine, and a legacy she never knew. What begins as an unexpected lifeline quickly unravels into a generations-spanning quest for truth. Whispers of scandal, hidden passages, and eerie occurrences within the house lead Ivy to unearth a trove of forgotten journals, clandestine letters, and faded photographs. These clues reveal a tragic tale of forbidden love, illicit births, and cunning deceptions involving her ancestors, the Whitakers, and the powerful, secretive Dubois family. As Ivy meticulously pieces together the past, she discovers that the "shadows" of Marigold House are far from mere ghosts; they are living, dangerous forces still intent on keeping these profound secrets buried.

As Ivy delves deeper, aided by an unexpected Dubois family ally, Julian, and a local confidante, Clara Thorne, the true extent of the Dubois family's manipulation comes to light. From a meticulously orchestrated ancestral pact designed to conceal an illegitimate child to the ruthless suppression of a celebrated artist's identity, the stakes escalate from personal tragedy to a battle for historical justice. A midnight confrontation with a desperate antagonist and the shocking revelation of a key figure's own heart-wrenching sacrifice solidify Ivy's resolve. Armed with irrefutable evidence, including Marie Dubois's own hidden journal, Ivy prepares for a public reckoning, determined to break the chains of silence and reclaim her family's true narrative, ensuring that love, loss, and courage finally emerge from the shadows of Marigold House.