The Blacksmith's Widow

<p>The Blacksmith's Widow weaves together elements of mystery history and societal challenges in a gripping tale that explores the impact of progress on a community grappling with both the promises and perils of the industrial age. In the bustling town of Maryborough in 1887 Sergeant Bellamy finds himself immersed in a web of intrigue and danger when a brutal murder shatters the peace. A skilled blacksmith lies lifeless his death sending shockwaves through the community. Sergeant Bellamy calls upon the services of his trusted ally Dr. Hamish Hart a seasoned medical examiner with a penchant for solving complex cases to help him. Set against the backdrop of Maryborough's economic boom driven by the discovery of gold two decades earlier the town thrives as a hub for heavy industry. Shipbuilding railway lines and engines dominate the landscape fuelling the community's prosperity. However with this prosperity comes a darker side - industrial disputes cutthroat competition and the insatiable greed for gold.</p>