In the quiet town of Thornridge, history is something people celebrate—polished, packaged, and rarely questioned. But when local historian Julian Vale collapses during the annual Founders’ Day festival, reporter Cami Bell is drawn into a mystery that reaches far beyond a single shocking death. What begins as a suspicious tragedy soon unravels into a web of altered archives, buried family claims, missing documents, and long-protected secrets. As Cami digs deeper, she discovers that Thornridge’s proud origin story may have been carefully rewritten—and that someone is willing to kill to keep the truth from resurfacing. With the help of sharp-witted allies, reluctant insiders, and the descendants of those written out of the record, Cami must follow a trail of poisoned tonic, forged history, and hidden evidence before the next truth-teller is silenced. Set against the charm of a small town with more than its share of old grudges, this cozy mystery blends atmospheric suspense, layered secrets, and a determined heroine who knows that the most dangerous lies are the ones a community agrees to keep. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with smart heroines, small-town intrigue, historical secrets, and twisty investigations, this novel delivers a compelling blend of murder, memory, and the fight to set the record straight.