Joyce Humphrey Cares

Degrees of Wickedness Joyce Humphrey Cares

Innkeeper Zoe Darden becomes involved in the investigation of the murder of her friend, a monk, at the priory in rural Preston, Vermont and the mysterious events that threaten to destroy her inn, The Gables. She stumbles on the unsolved murder of a British industrialist in the Bahamas in 1943 and the dubious ownership of his art and antiques that disappeared when he died, but have been traced to the Preston area. Michel Cavanaugh leaves the stress of being a New York City detective and becomes the Preston sheriff. The death of the monk drags him back into the world of murder and intrigue. He suspects Zoe may be involved in the murder and is thrilled when he discovers his suspicions are unfounded. As events begin to spiral out of control, Zoe and Michael work together to chase every shadow and lead in pursuit of the killer. They discover they have developed a closeness neither wish to give up.