Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: When Sawyer is recruited into her estranged family’s world of debutantes, she’s swept up in ballgowns, gossip, and secrets she never knew existed. As she investigates a family mystery, Sawyer discovers that everyone—from her powerful grandmother to her new friends—has something to hide. Barnes combines page-turning intrigue with sharp humor, creating a contemporary thriller about lies, legacy, and learning who you truly are. The debut novel offers Southern charm, sharp wit, and social puzzles perfect for fans of high society mysteries.