The Virgin in the Rose Bower

In the first installment of her Gothic mystery trilogy, best-selling author Joyce Carol Oates presents Xavier Kilgarvan, a romantic hero and amateur detective. Faced with the chilling murder of an innocent babe while it slept in his mother's arms, Xavier embarks on a gripping quest for truth. This turn-of-the-century narrative is filled with monstrous deeds and heart-stopping suspense, leaving listeners eager for the next installment in the Kilgarvan series.