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** *Will the remains of a soldier be the key that unlocks the secrets of Leysmorton Manor . . . ? -* * * * Lady Emily Fitzallan has returned to the country house where she spent her childhood for a family wedding. Leysmorton Manor brings back many memories, especially of her elder sister Clare, who vanished one day after going for a walk, never to return. But the disturbing discovery of a soldier’s skeleton at the base of an ancient Yew tree brings the past shockingly into the present. Could the man’s untimely death have its roots in Clare’s disappearance, which occurred almost half a century ago . . .? ** ### From Booklist It’s 1922, and Lady Emily Fitzallan has returned to her childhood home, Leysmorton Manor, after years of living abroad. The decision has not been an easy one. While Emily’s childhood was happy, the mysterious disappearance of her beloved sister, Clare, when the girls were in their late teens, has made it too painful to return home—until now. Emily’s husband has died, and she realizes that it is the right time to try to understand why Clare disappeared and why no trace of her was ever found. But as soon as Emily is back at Leysmorton, a skeleton is unearthed at the foot of the giant yew tree Clare loved. Emily is guiltily relieved to learn the victim was a young man from the nearby village. But the man’s crushed skull shows he was murdered, and the police are summoned. Could the murder be linked to Clare’s disappearance? A diabolically twisted plot, authentic historical touches, intriguing characters, and a conclusion even seasoned readers are unlikely to anticipate make this book a fine addition to all mystery collections. --Emily Melton ### Review A diabolically twisted plot, authentic historical touches, intriguing characters, and a conclusion even seasoned readers are unlikely to anticipate make this book a fine addition to all mystery collections. ***Booklist ***on ***After Clare***