When Kelly Walsh, the woman her ex-husband left her for, is murdered, bookstore owner and bibliotherapist Nora Pennington and The Secret, Book, and Scone Society seek justice for Kelly amidst gossip and suspicion. Miracle Springs, North Carolina. Bookstore owner Nora Pennington loves to practice bibliotherapy by finding the perfect books for her customers while listening to their secrets. When Kelly Walsh-- the woman her ex-husband left her for-- walks into the bookstore with her son, Nora finds out Kelly has been dumped too. All she wants from Nora is forgiveness. When Kelly is murdered, Nora is the focus of gossip and suspicion—- especially after Kelly's brother claims that he saw the two women arguing. -- adapted from jacket

Series numeration from www.goodreads.com. Sequel to: The vanishing type. Includes discussion questions.