The neighborhood of QueensLand Park has received some grim news, yet they are too preoccupied with their own lives to even care. Margot, a mother of a young boy, Louis, is a somber woman who is drowning in her life. Vera, an old widow feels lonesome after the death of her loving husband. Dr. Luther has just set up a new office in his townhouse, after divorcing his wife. And, finally Rose, a journalist yearning for her new break. All these people have two things in common, they all live in the surroundings of QueensLand Park, and they all have one secret.
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.