Martin, a former low-ranking police officer, finds himself in a position of authority and luxury after being offered a job as a servant manager in a grand mansion. He faces challenges from jealous senior servants but handles them with diplomacy. Mark, one of the men who brought Martin to the mansion, insists that Martin takes his place on a ship trip as a token of gratitude. Before departing, Stefano, another servant, expresses genuine worry for Martin's well-being. Martin embarks on the ship trip with excitement, but his appearance causes him to feel out of place. As the ship sets sail, he begins to enjoy the experience, but is interrupted when someone knocks on his door.
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.