The Patriot's Shadow

By: Justine Jacobs

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The Hudson Valley blazes with autumn color when retired travel photographer Clara Whitcombe arrives to document the region's celebrated fall festivals. But the picture-perfect village of Kingsford-on-Hudson harbors a dark secret beneath its charming facade. On the eve of a historic unveiling—a Revolutionary War compass allegedly carried by George Washington himself—a respected professor dies under suspicious circumstances, and Clara's trained eye catches details that others miss.

As Clara and her loyal dog Atlas dig deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of deception spanning decades. The compass that has captured the nation's attention may not be what it seems, and someone is willing to kill to keep the truth buried. With the help of the town's librarian, a skeptical detective, and a disgraced curator seeking redemption, Clara must navigate a treacherous landscape of old money, academic rivalry, and secrets that powerful people will do anything to protect.

From the acclaimed author of Shadows on Church Street and Tides of Betrayal, The Patriot's Shadow delivers another atmospheric mystery filled with stunning settings, clever detection, and the unshakeable bond between a woman who sees what others overlook and the magnificent dog who always knows when danger is near. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who love historic locations, amateur sleuths, and dogs who steal every scene they're in.