In the heart of 1900s London, Evelyn Faulkner's boutique, Faulkner's Atelier, is the epitome of elegance and success. But behind the perfectly stitched gowns and the glimmer of high society lies a mystery that has haunted her for years-the unexplained disappearance of her mother, Marguerite Faulkner, a beloved seamstress, five years ago.
As Evelyn's career reaches new heights, whispers from the past begin to surface, pulling her deeper into a web of secrets, lies, and danger. With her trusted assistant, Clara Willoughby, and her enigmatic business partner, Thomas Cartwright, Evelyn must unravel the truth before the shadows of her mother's disappearance consume her completely.
But as the fog thickens around her, Evelyn begins to realize that some secrets are stitched into the very fabric of her life-threatening to unravel everything she holds dear.
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.