Gina Washington Slept Here - by Katherine Bolger Hyde (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Don't give up, Erin. I'm waiting for you. Find me. What happened to Gina Washington? Twelve-year-old Erin's world was turned upside down twenty years ago when her mother suddenly vanished and never returned. Arriving at the Seafarer's Rest B&B in the coastal resort of Pacific Grove in California for a much-needed vacation, Erin is stunned to learn that her mother stayed at the inn shortly after disappearing all those years ago, and makes a disturbing discovery in the grounds. Did Gina lay clues in the hope that Erin would one day try to find her? Drawn into a life-changing quest to unravel the truth, Erin uncovers deception, conspiracy and passion. But as she finally starts to find answers to the many questions around her mother's disappearance, Erin's own life is in grave danger..."--

Book Synopsis

Don't give up, Erin. I'm waiting for you. Find me.

What happened to Gina Washington? Twelve-year-old Erin's world was turned upside down twenty years ago when her mother suddenly vanished and never returned.

Arriving at the Seafarer's Rest B&B in the coastal resort of Pacific Grove in California for a much-needed vacation, Erin is stunned to learn that her mother stayed at the inn shortly after disappearing all those years ago, and makes a disturbing discovery in the grounds. Did Gina lay clues in the hope that Erin would one day try to find her? Drawn into a life-changing quest to unravel the truth, Erin uncovers deception, conspiracy and passion. But as she finally starts to find answers to the many questions around her mother's disappearance, Erin's own life is in grave danger . . .

Review Quotes

[Packs] an emotional punch-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Light (albeit with some dark moments), fun, and satisfying, this . . . is Bolger Hyde at her finest-- "Booklist"

An engaging start to a series-- "Booklist on Arsenic with Austen"

Effectively blends romance and mystery-- "Booklist on Death with Dostoevsky"

Emotionally satisfying-- "Kirkus Reviews on After He's Gone"

Lively . . . Campus hijinks and budding romances complement the satisfying fair-play plot-- "Publishers Weekly on Death with Dostoevsky"

Those who appreciate literary allusions and quaint settings might enjoy a visit to Stony Beach-- "Publishers Weekly on Bloodstains with Bronte"