"I don't believe that I understand you quite perfectly. This is spy school?" Angela asks, utterly dumbfounded, "I thought that your academy was just another boarding school for rich girls."
Madame LeFoux beckons for Angela to follow her, and leads her to her new bedroom.
"Strictly speaking, your education may be used however you choose. However, I figure that you might have interest in investigative fieldwork. You explained that your mother attended this school in your application. You are a brilliant young lady, and you will be one of the United States of America's best detectives. You, Miss Angela Liddel, will make history in these hallowed halls of learning. Welcome to Madame LeFoux's Academy for Exemplary Young Ladies; I expect you will be a great asset to our academy."
"Madame, I would love to take classes in investigative fieldwork. I think I'm going to enjoy my time at the Academy." Angela replies, thrilled at the newfound interest in the Academy.
That was before the murder happened, obviously.
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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.