The Busy Body

The story follows former Senator Dorothy Gibson, who, after a controversial presidential campaign, retreats to her rural Maine home with her ghostwriter. As they bond over writing, a neighbor's suspicious death prompts Dorothy to investigate, leveraging her political acumen and the ghostwriter's storytelling skills. Together, they navigate a web of motives and suspects, frustrating local authorities. The narrative blends political intrigue with a murder mystery, revealing unexpected twists that challenge their assumptions and skills.