Protagonist and professional archaeologist hired to consult on a historically significant, allegedly cursed estate. Following the discovery of a murder, she transitions into an amateur detective role, driving the investigation through historical research, clue analysis, and interpersonal interrogations.
Maintenance access logs reveal potential knowledge of secret passages.
Travel records examined to verify presence at the crime scene.
Inheritance plans create financial tension with the deceased archaeologist.
Alibi scrutinized due to unexplained time gaps during the murder.
Interrogated for hidden research agendas conflicting with the victim.
Subject of investigation with a potential motive tied to the estate.
Share professional ties within the archaeological community.
Longtime friends who maintain a close personal bond throughout the investigation.
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