Books like Sins out of school by Jeanne M. Dams
Dorothy Martin, a retired teacher, hopes to host a quiet Thanksgiving with her husband Alan and friends. A last‑minute call from the school forces her to step in for an absent faculty member. On the holiday itself, she learns that the school’s principal, John Doyle, has been murdered and the principal’s wife, Amanda, becomes a suspect. With their child Miriam in distress, the school asks Dorothy to care for her. Already wary of the Doyle household—John’s abuse and the family’s rigid religious views—Dorothy teams with Alan to uncover the truth. Through twists and unexpected help, she untangles a web of family secrets, offering Amanda and Miriam a chance for genuine gratitude.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Jeanne M. Dams
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