The Varnished Truth
The Gilded Frame, Caldmere
A small, valuable painting vanished from The Gilded Frame overnight — and by morning, three people had reasons to be nervous.
Everyone has something to hide.
A sculptor whose work is dark, physical, and unsettling in ways that sell surprisingly well. Lives in the studio apartment above the gallery and works at night.
The most talented performer in Caldmere and she knows it. Charismatic, competitive, insecure beneath the bravado. Funny in a way that occasionally draws blood.
Born on the water, built like the boats he captains. Runs fishing charters and supply runs to the outer islands. His family has worked this harbor for four generations.
Can you name the culprit?
Read the case file, interrogate the suspects, and make your accusation — five guesses to crack it. The deduction board and the solution are for detectives only.
Caldmere, Maine.
A small town on the Maine coast where everyone knows everyone, and nothing is quite what it seems. Explore the locations and characters behind every case.