In the heart of Baltimore, Tess Monaghan, once a tenacious private investigator, finds herself ensnared in a mystery that unfolds right before her eyes, all from the confinement of her sun porch. "The Girl in the Green Raincoat" is a riveting novella by Laura Lippman that transforms Tess's pregnancy-imposed bed rest into a thrilling adventure reminiscent of Hitchcock's "Rear Window." With her mobility limited and her curiosity piqued, Tess observes the daily routines of a woman in a striking green raincoat, walking her dog. But when the woman vanishes without a trace, leaving only her dog behind, Tess's observant nature turns into an obsessive quest for the truth. With a colorful ensemble of allies by her side, including her devoted boyfriend Crow, her spirited best friend Whitney, and her loyal assistant Mrs. Blossom, Tess delves into a mystery that is more complex and dangerous than she could have imagined. Through the lens of Lippman's sharp writing, Tess's investigation becomes a compelling narrative that weaves together humor, suspense, and the trials of impending motherhood. The disappearance of the woman in the green raincoat unravels a scam that stretches the limits of Tess's detective skills, while her personal life, particularly her relationship with Crow, faces its own set of challenges. "The Girl in the Green Raincoat" is not just a story about solving a mystery; it's about the resilience and determination of a woman who refuses to be sidelined, even in the face of physical limitations. Laura Lippman, with her masterful storytelling and intricate plotting, delivers a novella that is both a gripping detective story and an intimate exploration of motherhood and identity.