Bootlegger's Daughter by Margaret Maron

In this gripping mystery, a determined attorney named Deborah Knott finds herself entangled in a decades-old murder case in her small North Carolina town. As she navigates the intricacies of local politics and family secrets, Deborah is drawn into the shadowy past of her own family, where her father's history as a bootlegger adds layers of complexity to the investigation. With a keen sense of justice and a sharp wit, she unravels the truth, confronting long-buried emotions and uncovering the unexpected connections that bind the community together.