Stan Petrovic, the grumpy owner of the decaying Hotel Marigold, just wants to be left alone with his dust and memories. But when a sharp-tongued travel writer checks in and a stranger ends up dead in Room Seven, Stan is dragged into a dangerous mystery rooted in the hotel's scandalous past. To find the missing writer and clear his crumbling sanctuary, this reluctant hero must use his intimate knowledge of the old building's creaky secrets, outsmart a ruthless killer, and discover that his own heart isn't quite as retired as he thought. A witty, character-driven mystery about finding purpose in the most unexpected places.