Della Wright has recently moved to Briar Hollow. After being accused of embezzlement, she cooperates with federal authorities and proves her boss did it instead. Persona non grata at work, Della realizes a changes is in order. Her best friend, Matthew offers her the use of his home in Briar Hollow.

Now, Della has made it her own. She cleans out much of the furniture on the lower level and sets up a weaving studio. She decides to offer some classes to introduce herself to the community and build up some good PR.

Della is interested to see that one man appears for class. David Swanson is there as part of a court ordered anger management program to weave something for charity. When David is framed for the murder of the man he assaulted, Della decides to see what she can learn.

Matthew comes back to Briar Hollow and inserts himself into the investigation. As an expert in criminal behavior, one would think the police would jump at the chance to utilize his skills.

What they learn will turn the town of Briar Hollow on it's ear.

Ms. Martin has started an interesting new series with some quirky and fun characters. We watch Della deal with the uncertainties of a new life and find out that it is possible to rise triumphant from a perceived failure. The mystery was especially complex and ended with a big surprise. While weaving isn't an interest of mine, there was enough information about weaving to keep the reader informed without overshadowing the mystery.