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The Real Shadow at Bertram's | The Village Sleuth Mystery Audiobook
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- Jun 21, 2026
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📌 Patreon — ad-free, early access, bonus content (tiers from $2.99/month) https://www.patreon.com/NocturnalTales When an old friend summons a village sleuth to Bertram's Hotel over an anonymous letter tied to a vanished aristocrat scandal, a frightened woman disappears, a watchful reporter circles the lobby, and a London house begins to reveal its truth through bells, delivery slips, staff memories, and one chauffeur who knows too much; as panic, gossip, and social respectability collide, the case turns on who is being hidden, who is being manipulated, and who profits when fear is mistaken for silence; inspired by historical crime of its era while remaining entirely fictional, The Real Shadow at Bertram's is an original Golden Age–style mystery of disappearance, class pressure, and the quiet mechanics of coercion. ℹ️ FOR LISTENERSThis is an original Golden Age–style mystery presented as a respectful homage to classic detective fiction. All characters and events in this story are fictional. No affiliation, endorsement, or official connection is implied. 💬 QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTSWhen fear keeps someone hidden, what does more damage: the original secret, or the people who exploit it for leverage? 🕵️ ───────────────────────────── 📖 GET THE EBOOK — $3.99 📌 Patreon — included with Writing Table & Archive Society, or one-time purchase https://www.patreon.com/posts/156573383 🛒 Gumroad — EPUB + PDF included https://nocturnaltalespod.gumroad.com/l/ebookvol2 ❤️ Buy Me a Coffee — EPUB + PDF included https://buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales/e/532495 Both formats included — EPUB for Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books · PDF for tablets. ───────────────────────────── ❤️ SUPPORT & LISTENING OPTIONS 📌 Patreon — ad-free, early access, bonus content (tiers from $2.99/month) https://www.pa…