Small-town secrets can be deadly Illinois, 1926 . On the outskirts of the rural town of Oak Park, reclusive elderly widow Agatha Dobbs is found dead at her farm. Her niece, Caroline Dobbs, is the police's prime suspect. Caroline's lawyer, Fred Wilkins, isn't convinced--and neither is Fred's new wife Elizabeth (née Fairchild). And Elizabeth is no stranger to a murder investigation. Oak Park is a small town, where rumors run rife. Can they trust the word of Mrs. Edwards, the town gossip who claims she saw Caroline arguing with her aunt on the day of the murder? Determined to uncover the truth, Elizabeth joins the local Women's Club to find out more about the reclusive Agatha Dobbs.

But soon she's uncovering more astonishing secrets lurking in Oak Park. Can she unravel the mystery in time to save Caroline from a terrible fate? "A vivid picture of village life and social customs in the 1920s, a keep-'em-guessing plot, and a memorable cast of characters" Booklist "Dams really gives the reader a good feel for what life in 1926 might have been like . A pleasant read with characters I was overjoyed to meet up with again" Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine.