Synopses & Reviews
When Nathan Elliott disappears, can a Methodist circuit rider discover what truly happened?
After an absence of many years, Nathan Elliott returns to the lakeside village of Wellington in Ontario's Prince Edward County to be at his dying father's side. Within a few days of his return, his brother reports that Nathan disappeared while the two were cutting firewood and no trace of him can be found. Shortly after, Nathan's wife arrives in the village. Claiming that she can contact the dead, she begins to hold séances for the villagers.
Thaddeus Lewis, a Methodist circuit rider, is outraged. Lewis's ethical objections propel him on a twisted path. On his journey, Lewis encounters towering sand dunes and a mysterious wild boy. After coming up against greed, fraud, and murder, can Lewis learn the truth about Nathan Elliott? Religious conflict and political dissension all play a part in this tale set in 1844 Upper Canada.
Review
This is a thoroughly well-done historical mystery. Globe and Mail
Review
Kellough manages to work all these ingredients to conjure another rich tale of murder and intrigue in the Country. Prince Edward County's Independent Voice
Synopsis
Nathan Elliott returns home to be with his dying father but within days he has disappeared. Methodist circuit rider Thaddeus Lewis joins the hunt but is disturbed by the arrival of Nathan's wife, who is a psychic. This historical mystery includes a strange wild boy, murder, and ultimately, the truth about what happened to Nathan.
About the Author
Janet Kellough is a professional storyteller and has written and appeared in numerous stage productions featuring a fusion of spoken word and music. Her previous books in the Thaddeus Lewis series are 47 Sorrows, On the Head of a Pin, and Sowing Poison. She lives in Prince Edward County, Ontario.