Introduction

Nell's strong sense of right and wrong is not necessarily that of others in Cosby, the small Midwestern town where she has lived all her life. As her lifelong friend often says, "Nell's different." Just how different no one knows despite efforts of a nosy next-door neighbor, who was also a first grader in Nell's class some forty years earlier.

Nell's Life and Travels

Retired and in her 70s, Nell has traveled alone to every place she wanted to, and staying home has spiraled down to depression. Then she finds something to do every bit as exciting as a trip to the Alps or Tahiti or India or... There’s a problem with Nell’s new endeavor—no one can know about it. But that’s okay. Nell is good at keeping secrets. Grudges, too. Cross Nell, and there will be trouble usually later than sooner.

Her New Career Path

Settling an old score starts Nell down her new career path, which she follows for nearly twenty years. Even in death, she keeps her secret... No one ever knows about Nell.