The third volume of the beloved Miss Demeanor series is finally here. Red Nose Fred, a professional clown, has come to town to appear at children's parties. Unfortunately, he's also a jewel thief.

Celia begins her Forensic II summer class following her successful investigation of The Case of the Crooked Cat. She meets Jimmy, a Native American boy from the Cherokee Nation, vacationing at his sister's home in Connecticut. A new emotion troubles Celia, something she has not previously experienced. Is it love?