Wormwood

In "Wormwood," part of Susan Wittig Albert's acclaimed China Bayles mystery series, herb shop owner China Bayles seeks rest at a Kentucky Shaker village, where she plans to engage in herbal workshops. However, the village is marred by misfortune and possible sabotage, leading China and her friend Martha to investigate. As tensions rise and a shocking death disrupts their peaceful retreat, China delves into the area's archives to uncover the connections between historical sins and a contemporary murder.