Sins of the Mother

The year is 1926, and Ivy Morris finally has her first murder case. New Hope is the type of town where people leave their doors unlocked and where children grow up in safety and comfort. Unfortunately, its reputation didn't make it immune to tragedy. When a rich old widow is murdered and her trusted maid confesses, the town is shocked. No one believes that the maid could do something so terrible. All eyes turn to the widow's sole benefactor, an intimidating man with a violent past. The widow's shrewd lawyer immediately hires a private investigator to find the truth, and is shocked when Ivy, a flapper with flame red hair turns up on his doorstep. Amid all the confusion, a frantic report arrives. There's been another murder. This time, a well-known family in the community has been attacked. The locals have no choice but to trust the unusual woman who promises to solve the mystery. Ivy immediately teams up with a wily young woman who's connected to the victims. Together, they must fight against a determined killer to find the truth. They'll face danger at every turn and strive to uncover a crime that will forever change the town of New Hope.Will they find the killer in time? Or will New Hope forever be haunted by a chilling mystery? First Volume of The Morris Agency Mystery Series. Approximately 51,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). Themes include: 1920s, small town, flapper, strong female detective