Every town has little dirty secrets that may have been hidden for years. Nottsville is not an exception. By some strange twist of fate, Kamma lost her husband to the cold hands of death in June 1954. He was the only confidant and lover she had known all her life. While trying to navigate widowhood, her brother Lewis wrote to her, asking her to stay with her for a while. Lewis shows up unannounced, and Kamma accepts, knowing she does not want to feel alone. This is the start of all her woes and the unearthing of the dirty secrets in Nottsville.

Cecilia Payne - Kat Kaelin is a Veteran of the Vietnam War, a ten-year member of the 100th Division US Army Reserve, and a retired Probation and Parole Officer for the State of Kentucky. She earned a Bachelor's Degree while working full-time and a Master's Degree after her retirement. She has enjoyed Freelance Writing for over 40 years.