Murder by Syllabub

Set in a haunted Virginia plantation, this mystery follows Ellen McKenzie and her Aunt Mary as they investigate a ghostly presence and a murder tied to Elizabeth Smithwood, the plantation's owner. When Monty, Elizabeth's stepson, is found dead after drinking poisoned syllabub, Ellen and Mary must navigate a web of secrets hidden within the plantation's sprawling buildings and its dark history. As they uncover past grudges and vendettas, they realize the true dangers lie beyond just the ghostly figure.