murder on the cape fear Author:ellen elizabeth hunter in wilmington , nc historic preservationist ashley wilkes is working hard on referbishing the home of a civil war blockade runner when a murder links the dangerous life of captain pettigrew wit a modern-day treasure hunt. an old journal and letters found in the captains house tell ashley that this rugged privateer's daring adveentures led to som... more »e rich booty-and that someone is ready to kill for it.« less