Forty Thousand Dollars and the Deed to Maple Avenue Bakery

Beatrice’s name, and Beatrice is gone.”

He slid another sheet of paper from his portfolio, pushing it toward the treasurer. “The law is clear on abandoned or un-partnered estates, and my bid is fully funded.”

I looked down at my hands, smoothing the wool of my gray skirt where my linen apron usually sat. I paused before answering, letting continue reading …