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#### “The mystery charms and surprises, but the novel’s deeper joy is its enticing depiction of a town and its people proudly out of the mainstream—the prose, plot, and dialogue gush and bubble like champagne uncorked.” **-BookLife by Publishers Weekly, Editor’s Pick** “In many ways, the tale is a timely tribute to the resilient, connecting spirit of drag performance and a push against the current political storm of misunderstanding and hatred.” **-Kate Robinson, US Review of Books, Recommended Review** Beloved female impersonator Helena Handbasket appears to have it all: a handsome husband, an inherited fortune, a seaside mansion, and an adoring family. Then the suspicious death of an elderly widow sends shock waves through seaside resort of Provincetown. Wrongly accused of the murder, Helena goes undercover to track down those responsible. Aided by her chosen family, she uses her comic genius and extraordinary talent for impersonation to navigate a maze of deception and greed that includes a museum break-in, thefts of iconic artwork, and some shady liaisons. As the investigation gains momentum, the past increasingly influences the present, exposing hidden secrets and imperiling Helena’s well-heeled existence. Set amid Cape Cod’s natural beauty and vibrant summer season, this captivating second novel in the **HomePort Chronicles** unfolds against the backdrop of a small town struggling to balance its newfound celebrity with a cherished way of life.