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Kate’s life takes a dramatic turn when her mother marries Mr. Nordstrom, urging her to relocate to a farm in northwest Wisconsin. In her new home, Kate confronts a local mystery that tests her wits, all while navigating the challenges and bonds of a stepfamily.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Lois Walfrid Johnson
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