The Mysterious Cape Cod Manuscript — Marie Lee

Why would Marguerite Smith's ex-husband, Joe, suddenly want to meet her after twelve years of near silence? And what is this book that he wants her to help him “borrow” from one of her friends? Normally, retired schoolteacher Marguerite is happy to take an interest in the mysteries that seem to pop up around her. But when Joe is found murdered and Marguerite seems to be the prime suspect, the case is far too close to home.

On vacation in Florida when informed by the police of Joe's death, Marguerite rushes home to try to clear herself of suspicion. But the more the police find out about the case, the more the evidence seems to point to Marguerite. She must rally her forces (which include her reluctant daughter, Alexandra, and Alex's husband, Preston) and find the true killer. It all seems to boil down to one little secret, a mystery that has cost at least one life already -- and Marguerite wants to be sure that hers is not the next.