It is 1923. A school in Stockton, California recently had a terrible incident. A murder, on Monday, March 21st, 1923. No one is sure why it happened. And the detective from London, who took the case, locked the school. No one can get out until the murder is solved. And, many persons who didn't want to deal with the case at all, were entangled with this murder, even people who are barely tied to the school. As well as a crazy triad of rum-runners, a couple of mafia mobsters, two flappers, a dancer, many teachers, and of course the poor students.
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.