The Affliction

Set in a picturesque Hudson River town, this engaging mystery explores the secrets of a girls' boarding school as Maggie Detweiler, a retired school head, becomes involved in investigating a troubling disappearance and subsequent murder on campus. With tensions running high among staff, students, and the community, Maggie draws on her experience to uncover hidden truths, assisted by her lively friend Hope. The storyline combines social comedy with dark-hearted intrigue, leading readers through a labyrinth of secrets and suspicions.