The Secret Staircase

Kate Hamilton is determined to restore Asheboro, Maryland, despite recent murders that she has helped to solve, and her latest project involves renovating the historic Barton Mansion. During the work, a hidden staircase reveals a long-dead body, leading Kate and her associate Carroll Peterson to uncover clues about the man's past and cause of death. As they delve into the mansion's history, the discovery of a second, modern-day body suggests that someone may be willing to go to great lengths to protect old secrets.