When the reclusive Tilly Adams dies, several people have their eyes on her estate. Jessica is the executrix of the estate and she and Seth Hazlett set about cataloging her extensive personal property which includes many valuable antiques. Local antique dealer Benny Tibbles has wanted to get his hands on Tilley's possessions as does his brother Wilton who will cheat anyone, including Benny, to make a profit. Also interested in the house is Alastair Andrews, an Englishmen who much admires Benedict Arnold who once stayed there. He plans to disassemble the house and relocate it to England. When Benny Tibbles is found dead in the house, however, Jessica has another murder to solve. There is no shortage of suspects.
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