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In 1999, newspaper editor Tim Brown assigns himself a sabbatical, a chance to step back from the details of running the family paper so he can delve into the richer stories beneath the smooth facade of South River, Nova Scotia. Almost as soon as he has taken on his new task, a mystery appears almost at his feet. It involves the political elite of the area, and his client is mysteriously mysterious about the details of the case. Wintry weather, church-choir machinations, and the problem of discovering how a delver is supposed to delve further complicate Tim's job.
About the author
Jan Fancy Hull lives in a log chalet beside a quiet lake in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, where she has written non-fiction, poetry, and short and long fiction.She has pursued various careers, enterprises, and avocations, including radio broadcaster, arts administrator, sailing tours skipper, and employee benefits broker, among others.In the winter, Jan watches snowflakes fall as she writes. In the warm months, she carves Nova Scotia sandstone and exhibits her sculptures in various venues. She enjoys golfing, and drifting around the lake in a tiny rowboat, but doesn't do enough of either. There are so many things to do.
