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.
