Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes', this is yet another 'murder mystery', 'whodunnit', or even 'Sherlockesque' story. This time our enigmatic detective is Claude Ranson, aided by his younger brother Lawrence Ranson, and his father Basil Ranson. Taking the place of a 'Watson -type character', is George Gladstone. He has a sister, Agnes Gladstone, who takes the place of a younger 'Mrs Hudson-type character'. The rest I'm afraid, you will have to read for yourself.
WARNING: THIS IS VERY INCOMPLETE!!!
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.