A holiday charity ball ends in heartbreak-and a daughter is determined to spare her mother more pain. The evening should have been one of laughter and generosity, but when tragedy strikes and a cherished heirloom vanishes, the celebration turns to whispers and worry. The hostess, her mother's dearest friend, is distraught-and so is her mother, whose kind heart cannot bear the thought of loss and betrayal among old companions. Driven by love and concern, she begins to investigate quietly, hoping to uncover the truth before rumor and grief can wound those she cares for most. Yet the deeper she delves, the more secrets she discovers-of envy and desperation, jealousy and deceit. Was it a robbery gone wrong? Or something far closer to home? A jealous rival? A disgraced spouse? A secret too dangerous to reveal? As snow falls over the city, she must find the culprit-and protect her mother's gentle heart from breaking. You'll love this historical cozy mystery set in 1930s Boston as it keeps you guessing until the end.