A Mystery in Worthington!
In 1941, in the quaint Village of Worthington, Ohio, life seems to be on the upswing after the dark days of the Great Depression. Elizabeth Russo, a 23-year-old elementary school teacher at the Worthington School, finds herself at a crossroads, unsure of her path forward. Her roots run deep in Worthington; her father, an immigrant from Sicily, established The Red and White, a beloved general store in the village.
But Elizabeth's life took a turn, ten years prior, during the Great Depression when her high school sweetheart, Samuel, and his family abruptly departed, leaving her with unanswered questions and a lingering sense of loss. Despite her engagement to George, the dependable accountant for The Red and White, Elizabeth can't shake the memories of her past with Samuel.
When her father passes away, Elizabeth and her mother are left to keep the family business afloat. Amidst the struggles of running the store, Elizabeth's world is further disrupted when her mother must tend to her sick aunt in Cincinnati, leaving Elizabeth to manage alone.
The night prior to her visit to Cincinnati, Elizabeth is stunned to encounter Samuel at the New England Inn, reigniting long-buried emotions. However, her return to Worthington is marked by a chilling event—a scream pierces the night, and she glimpses a figure in black fleeing the scene. That night, the village banker, Mr. Collins, is found murdered, and suspicion falls upon the town's hobo.
Refusing to believe the easy conclusion, Elizabeth teams up with her quirky neighbor, Betty Whimsfeld, to delve into the mystery. As they uncover clues and navigate the intricacies of village’s secrets, Elizabeth grapples with her feelings for both George and Samuel.
Amidst the backdrop of romance and intrigue, Elizabeth is determined to uncover the truth behind Mr. Collins' murder. Will she succeed in untangling the web of deception? And will she ultimately choose the stability of her engagement or risk it all for a chance at rekindling an old flame? In Underlying Love A Worthington Ohio Mystery, the answers lie beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered.
This novel was made with the help of AI.
From Bradley:
Happy Summer 2025 everyone! Thanks for visiting my webpage and checking out the novel. For its one year anniversary (June of 2024), Underlying Love A Worthington, Ohio Mystery is now on audiobook streaming platforms such as Audible.
I'm proud of this achievement and am grateful to my narrator Erica Hazelton for narrating my book! She did an amazing job! You can check her out at Author's Republic.
For those of you who are wondering, the original YouTube website has been taken down. It is not a scam. We are now on another YouTube channel. Unfortunately, this was beyond my control, and I am currently unable to upload the original recordings. You can still listen to it on TikTok.
In the upcoming months, I will be creating and uploading to the new YouTube site, complete with new adventures and mysteries!
The second book is in the works. I plan on releasing it later this year. I am busy working on it. Trust me, it will be worth the wait!
In the meantime, check out my new series, "Little Wings of Wonder". The first one in the series is about hummingbirds.
Have a great summer and be safe!
With Underlying Love,
Bradley
A beautiful Sicilian American woman trying to find.... the truth.
The Reviews are in: Underlying Love A Worthington, Ohio Mystery got a Five Star Review on Amazon!
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Romance Mystery
Step back in time with this 1940's romance mystery set in Worthington, Ohio. Explore the intrigue and passion of a bygone era.