The Party Line

Lila Matthews returns to her hometown of Ditto, Texas, to settle the estate of her aunt Gracie, who has passed away. The inheritance includes a centuries-old house, a strawberry field in Atascosa County, substantial money, and a secret Aunt Gracie never revealed. For over eighty years, residents of Ditto have speculated about Aunt Gracie's hidden secret. When Lila inherits the estate, local interest intensifies. As Lila reconnects with townspeople and grows close to a new neighbor, she begins uncovering clues about her aunt's past. These discoveries reveal an Aunt Gracie few knew—a woman whose life involved rebellion, heartbreak, and acts of selfless love that impacted many people. Lila must decide whether to keep the secret her aunt guarded, or reveal what she has learned.