The sound of a blood curdling scream echoed through the manor. Her pleas ignored, her screams unheard. Tomorrow would not come for Everly Zara… What does the death of a young child, and the sudden death of the girl in the manor have in common? Was it simply just a coincidence, or is there something far more disturbing than anyone could ever imagine? Everly Zara, a beautiful young woman, is found dead in the bedroom of the manor. The bedroom which she shares with her new fiancé. She is naked and hanging. Her ankles are bound. There are words written on her body. The news is shocking and disturbing to everyone who knows her. Could Everly no longer bear the sadness and guilt of the little boy’s death, and killed herself to escape it? But the heartbreaking death of a beautiful young woman accused of a horrible act may not be as straightforward as everyone thought. The further Emma dives into the case, the more she realizes, everything is not as it seems. As secrets from Everly’s past rise to the surface and the shocking nature of it discovered. Emma must unravel the truth before she becomes a victim herself. In the close-knit town of Sherwood, something or someone is coming for Emma Griffin. With her past constantly haunting her, and the disturbing nature of this mystery. Nothing is what it seems, yet everything feels so familiar. Emma is left to wonder if she is really losing her mind. How deep down the rabbit hole will Emma go to find out the truth of her past? How far will she go to find out the truth behind Everly Zara’s death? One thing's for certain, Emma’s entire world will be forever changed once the truth is revealed. The Girl in the Manor is the third book in the Emma Griffin Mystery series, it can be read as a standalone.