Something Shady

Set in 1916 Venice, Missouri, this story follows Miss Gertrude Barkley, a spirited local spinster whose bold decision to get a bobbed haircut stirs up town gossip. As she navigates love and societal expectations, her interactions with Mikolai Stefanski reveal the complexities of changing traditions in small-town America. When her niece and Mikolai’s son stumble upon what appears to be her secret diary, it sparks the possibility of uncovering family mysteries and long-held passions amidst the nostalgic backdrop of early 20th-century life.