The Gilded Ledger
The Gilded Frame, Caldmere
The Caldmere Gazette ran the obituary on March 14th, 2019, two inches below the fold: RENAUD PELLERIN, 61, ART CONSULTANT, FOUND DROWNED. The harbor had returned him at low tide, tangled in the mooring lines behind Dock 4 at Tidewater Marina. The medical examiner noted seawater in the lungs and a contusion on the left temporal bone consistent with striking the dock piling. The ruling was…
Everyone has something to hide.
Dr. Abena Osei's brother. Warm, social, and moves at the speed of conversation. His eye for talent is exceptional. He genuinely believes art can save a town.
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 powerful person in Caldmere who doesn't hold elected office. Immaculately dressed, devastatingly polite, and absolutely ruthless when her interests are threatened.
The unofficial mayor of the working waterfront. Has run the bait shop for 40 years and knows the tide schedule, every boat's registration, and which marriages are falling apart.
Declan's son and the family disappointment — at least by marina standards. Works the boat because it's expected but plays guitar at open mics because it's all he wants.
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