Ellington, 1937 A brutal attack on a German man and his son shatters the quiet of this small Midwestern town. Journalist Michael Schumann begins to investigate—only to uncover a disturbing chapter of local history with ties to his own family. At the same time, schoolteacher Olivia Kendall receives a letter suggesting her father’s death wasn’t an accident. The deeper she digs, the more she questions everything she thought she knew. As Michael and Olivia’s paths converge, their discoveries threaten to expose powerful forces—desperate to keep the past buried, no matter the cost. The Dictograph Case is a gripping historical mystery about legacy, betrayal, and the high price of silence. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale and The Alice Network. Grab your copy today—before the past disappears for good.