Truth Has a Price
In a quaint coastal town where Revolutionary history is a source of civic pride, museum curator Sophia Rodriguez finds herself thrust into a murder investigation when respected historian Henry Voss is killed by a ceremonial cannon explosion during the Fourth of July festival. As she teams up with Detective Graham Alder to unravel the mystery, they discover Henry's death is tied to his recent discovery of authentic Revolutionary War sabers that could rewrite the town's cherished founding narrative.
With a killer determined to keep the past buried, Sophia must navigate academic rivalries, family secrets, and historical deceptions that span two centuries. The sabers prove several founding families initially supported the British before switching sides when the Revolution's tide turned—a truth someone is willing to kill to suppress. When a second murder occurs and evidence is planted to mislead investigators, Sophia realizes the killer is always one step ahead.
As Independence Day approaches again, Sophia races to expose the conspiracy before becoming the next victim. In a town where history isn't just studied but fiercely protected, she discovers that challenging cherished narratives comes at a deadly price. Only by understanding that history belongs not to those who control it, but to those brave enough to face it honestly, can Sophia unmask a killer and honor Henry's quest for historical truth.
Genre: Mystery
In a quaint coastal town where Revolutionary history is a source of civic pride, museum curator Sophia Rodriguez finds herself thrust into a murder investigation when respected historian Henry Voss is killed by a ceremonial cannon explosion during the Fourth of July festival. As she teams up with Detective Graham Alder to unravel the mystery, they discover Henry's death is tied to his recent discovery of authentic Revolutionary War sabers that could rewrite the town's cherished founding narrative.
With a killer determined to keep the past buried, Sophia must navigate academic rivalries, family secrets, and historical deceptions that span two centuries. The sabers prove several founding families initially supported the British before switching sides when the Revolution's tide turned—a truth someone is willing to kill to suppress. When a second murder occurs and evidence is planted to mislead investigators, Sophia realizes the killer is always one step ahead.
As Independence Day approaches again, Sophia races to expose the conspiracy before becoming the next victim. In a town where history isn't just studied but fiercely protected, she discovers that challenging cherished narratives comes at a deadly price. Only by understanding that history belongs not to those who control it, but to those brave enough to face it honestly, can Sophia unmask a killer and honor Henry's quest for historical truth.
Genre: Mystery
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