The Tightrope Walker

Amelia Jones, a lonely woman in her early twenties emerging from a difficult childhood and psychiatric care, buys an antique shop and finds a chilling note inside an old hurdy-gurdy from someone named Hannah claiming she is about to be killed.

Driven by curiosity and a desire for self-growth, Amelia traces the instrument's history, encountering danger, romance with a graphologist, and personal transformation akin to walking a tightrope between safety and adventure.

Blending cozy mystery, coming-of-age elements, and colorful characters, the novel explores themes of bravery and self-discovery in classic Dorothy Gilman style.