In the quiet island town of Foxglove Bay, secrets don't stay buried forever. When local historian Sadie Finch is found dead along the rocky shoreline, bookstore owner Kat Bunch finds herself pulled into a mystery the island would rather forget. Between running Pages & Petals, caring for her mischievous orange tabby Wisteria, and adjusting to life far away from Los Angeles, Kat never expected her fresh start to involve murder. But Sadie had uncovered something tied to Foxglove Bay's history, something certain people were desperate to keep buried. Now whispers are spreading through the tight-knit community, and nearly everyone seems determined to keep the past exactly where it is. With the help of gruffy Deputy Evan Thornton, Kat begins uncovering clues hidden beneath the town's charming festivals, cozy storefronts, and windswept docks. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes someone is willing to protect Foxglove Bay's secrets at any cost. Because in Foxglove Bay, history isn't just preserved. It's protected.