Books, Betrayal & Blame

A stolen manuscript, a murdered donor, and a library full of suspects.When a rare original manuscript is set to be given to the library in Dogwood Springs, historian Libby Ballard is among those excited to celebrate the literary treasure. But before the event begins, the book vanishes without a trace-and the donor is found murdered.As the town reels from the shocking news, whispers and theories abound. The police have their suspect, but Libby fears the woman may have been wrongly accused, leaving the real killer walking away free. Determined to see justice served, Libby begins digging into a tangle of family drama.With her loyal golden retriever, Bella, by her side and her friends ready to help, she starts putting the pieces together. But as the mystery deepens, so does the danger. Someone in town is hiding the truth-and they'll do anything to keep it buried. Can Libby identify the killer before another deadly chapter is added to this tale?Visit Dogwood Springs to start solving this mystery with Libby and Bella!Perfect for fans of small-town charm, found family, and cozy mysteries with heart.This is a clean read with no profanity or graphic violence.