Amazon The Rose Arbor

"The Rose Arbor" is a captivating novel by Rhys Bowen that immerses readers in a dark tale of a girl's disappearance. Set in London in 1968, the story follows Liz Houghton, an obituary writer who sees an opportunity to catapult herself into the editorial office of a London newspaper by reporting on the mysterious disappearance of a young girl. Supported by her best friend Marisa, a police officer, Liz embarks on a journey to Dorset, where she makes a shocking discovery: 25 years ago, three girls went missing during the evacuation from London, one of whom was found murdered. The search for answers leads Liz to the abandoned village of Tydeham, which was seized by the military during World War II. The connection between the missing girls and this mysterious place becomes a central element of the story as Liz attempts to uncover the secrets of the past and bring the truth to light.