Inmate of the Room
(The Find)
(Autor) Zelda BechtNell Gordon, young American widow in England, sees an old castle from the window of the bus. A tire blows. Waiting for repairs, Nell takes a stroll to the ruin. Inside, a small boy runs by. Concerned, she follows. Part of the floor she stands on collapses and she falls into a storage hold. Hurt and frightened, she calls for help. She hears a baby crying, but no one answers. While waiting she uncovers an embossed silver chest buried in the dirt and dust. David Tagert rescues her. She takes the chest with her. Together they search for the secret inside the chest. In the castle they find letters, paintings and a diary by Tudor Princess Elizabeth I. They find two graves. Who is the inmate of the room? What is his life about? Nell finds the answers and finds love again.
Zelda Becht
Zelda Becht was a pioneering American writer known for her groundbreaking novel "The Glass Ceiling." Her distinctive literary style blended biting social commentary with poetic prose, challenging societal norms and advocating for gender equality. Becht's work sparked important conversations about women's rights and continues to inspire readers worldwide.