Gabby was aghast when she realized that her mother Connie was already showing signs of Alzheimer. Moving Connie from their lovely apartment in Dost Island to the care home became a reality, albeit one she doesn’t want to face. Little did she know that this situation was only a tiny fraction from the many troubles coming her way. As the unexpected Hurricane Karen unleashed its fury, aged people in the nursing home along with family and friends soon realized that an elusive killer was in their midst.
The combination of a map, a hidden tunnel, and a complicated history; was Jay Laird, the long-lost heir to King Manor, and Dr. Stewart, villains or victims of circumstance? Detective Moreno has her job cut out as she struggles to unravel the mystery before her.
Lost Heart in King Manor is a thrilling story of love, passion, and determination. The plot has twists and turns that will keep the reader guessing all through. It’s indeed a classic, the type that sticks at the back of the mind perpetually!
BIO: Celeste Fenton holds an M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education and has over thirty years’ experience in higher education. Her writing is fueled by a lifelong love of mystery, a fascination with the complexities of the human heart, and just enough real-world experience to keep things interesting. A widow, mother of adult twin sons, proud grandmother, dog lover, and semi-retired professor living in Florida, she weaves imagination with insight to create stories that are both emotionally rich and laced with suspense. When she’s not writing, reading, or plotting her next twist, she’s often off exploring small towns across America—setting out solo for month-long adventures, much to the awe (and occasional alarm) of friends and family. Her latest obsessions include escape rooms, mastering the perfect miter cut for a DIY bathroom remodel, and making the impossible decision of where to travel next. Celeste believes Lost Heart in King Manor offers more than just mystery—it invites readers on a journey of healing, rediscovery, and second chances. With a heroine in midlife navigating grief, guilt, and unexpected romance, it resonates deeply with women who’ve lived through love, loss, and reinvention. Celeste’s story is one of coming to terms with the loss of her husband and drastic change, transforming life into something different, and overcoming the fear of rejection in releasing the novel.
