Em "High Lands", uma terra marcada por riquezas, ódio entre casas e uma história que se desenrola ao longo de eras, o reinado do atual monarca, Erikssem Ownls, é marcado por tragédias e reviravoltas. Desde a ascensão da primeira rainha, Erestin Filha Das Trevas, até o declínio e divisões no reino, a trama revela intrigas, traições e a persistência de sonhos sombrios. Confrontando desafios, Erikssem enfrenta acusações, executa seu próprio irmão e toma decisões controversas, culminando em um reinado chamado de "louco". À beira da morte, reflete sobre sua jornada, enquanto a figura da rainha das trevas o guia para o inevitável fim.
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.