Length3h 3m
About this audiobook
After losing her husband, eighty‑four‑year‑old Jane McKenzie moves into the elegant Talmadge House in Norfolk, Virginia, expecting peaceful days of gardens, card games, and companionship. Instead, she finds herself in the middle of a deadly puzzle. When several sharp‑tongued residents die suddenly under seemingly natural circumstances, Jane grows suspicious. With the help of her charming new friend Ellie Ellingwood, she begins asking questions—only to uncover secrets, grudges, and motives hidden behind polite smiles. As the deaths mount, Jane realizes the killer may be far closer than she imagined. With wit, courage, and the wisdom of her years, she transforms from grieving widow to determined sleuth in a race to stop a murderer before she becomes the next victim. A cozy mystery filled with Southern charm, sharp observation, and unexpected twists.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byRecorded Track
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Opening Credits
108. Snooping for Clues
2Dedication
119. Internet Sleuth
31. Prologue
1210. Digging Deeper
42. Moving into The Talmadge House
1311. Setting a Trap
53. Lunch with Ellie
1412. Being the Cheese
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64. The Death of Glenn Hargrove
1513. Faced with Death
75. The Botanical Garden
1614. Birthday Party
86. The Death of Madeline Delacourt
17End Credits
97. Amateur Sleuthing
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