Lost
Red paperback mystery with leaf bookmark
Lancaster
Lost
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I was at Lancaster Central Market on North Market Street yesterday around 3pm when my red paperback mystery vanished from my tote. It's a paperback edition of 'The Lantern Night' with a red cover, slightly worn corners, and a green leaf-shaped ribbon bookmark sticking out of page 142. The spine is creased and the back cover has a small coffee stain. It has sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandmother who passed away last year. If you found it, I’d really appreciate hearing from you—my email is below and I’m hoping to get it back soon.
Approximate last-seen location
Lancaster
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