The Jubilee Traveling Circus Company was the most prestigious circus of it's time. Thousands would flock from all over the country to view the aerial acrobatics, comedic clowns, and mysterious freaks that the circus was notorious for. However, after a horrific incident in 1935 that resulted in the deaths of multiple performers, spectators, and staff, the Jubilee Traveling Circus Company lost all credibility. They closed down shortly after the incident, with the nine remaining members of the formerly prestigious circus going seperate ways, never to contact one another ever again. Four generations passed before Tiffany Beauregard, the great-granddaughter of Jubilee's lion tamer, learned of her ancestry. Inspired to recreate the same business that her great-grandmother was a part of, Tiffany soon sets out to contact the other descendants of those who survived the horrific incident - along the way, Tiffany learns of the real cause behind the horrific incident, and soon has to put the pieces together whilst recreating what was once the most distinguished circus in the United States.
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.