Death of the Drunkard

<p><strong>One inoffensive drunkard. So many reasons to kill him.</strong></p><p>A bold shooting ends the life of Mr. Hewitt the buggy manufacturer on a cold night in December 1872. Physician and winemaker Maddie Wilcox is particularly puzzled since it was clear that Mr. Hewitt was soon to die of his own dissipation. Nonetheless she is drawn into searching out his killer by the grieving widow.</p><p>Maddie soon finds out that there were several people who might have been offended by Mr. Hewitt including those hoping to bring the Southern Pacific railroad to Los Angeles. As Maddie battles the usual winter colds and her own homesickness the local men begin vying for her affections. Soon Maddie realizes that she is searching for a killer determined to win the prize no matter what the cost.</p>