The Girl Cried Murder — Dorothy Woolfolk

WOULD ANYONE HEAR HER…IN TIME?

Melissa in uneasy and frightened about her summer job as companion to old Mrs. Newell. Fear turns to terror when someone tries to poison the old lady. Who would do such a thing? One of Mrs. Newell's relatives, eager for her money? The strange housekeeper? Or Bruce Murdock, Mrs. Newell's fiery-tempered nephew? Melissa is attracted by him, but puzzled by his strange warnings and furtive comings and goings.
Then Melissa realizes her own life is in danger. She must protect herself and the helpless Mrs. Newell. She must find the would-be killer before it's too late…!