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The sun‑lit streets of Nantucket buzz with wedding season, and the Otis‑Winbury ceremony promises a glamorous celebration at an oceanfront estate. Yet the festivities spiral into tragedy when a body is discovered in the harbor just hours before the vows.
Chief of Police Ed Kapenash steps in, questioning the bride, groom, the groom’s celebrated mystery‑novelist mother, and even a family member, uncovering hidden motives among the glittering guests. He realizes that every wedding, even the most lavish, can become a minefield when secrets surface.
The novel blends the charm of Nantucket’s summer weddings with the tension of a whodunit, offering a fresh look at how perfection can crumble under scrutiny.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Elin Hilderbrand
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