In Paris, France in 1955, 46 year old John Appelby drowns in the French river in a accident.
When his 21 year old disabled daughter Penny, arrives from London, England, in a wheelchair, she vows to find out the truth about what happened to him. But when her step mother, Jane Appelby, plays psychological games on her that threatens her sanity, she finds an ally in renowned French Doctor Pierre Gerrard.
The novel of Seth Holt's 1961 Hammer thriller by Robert Helliger.
Rated PG for some violence, sex references, supernatural themes, adult themes.
For Susan Strasberg, Sir Christopher Lee, Jimmy Sangster, and Seth Holt.
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.