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When a highly disliked mother‑of‑the‑bride is found dead at a Washington, D.C., wedding arranged by the brilliant wedding consultant Annabelle Archer, the city’s glittering wedding industry—and the powerful social elite—turns sinister. With the victim a socialite known for sharp tongues, the case is cold and the stakes high: Annabelle and her partner, Richard Gerard, must discover the real killer before their careers and reputations are ruined. Navigating the expensive and eccentric world of wedding supplies and services, Annabelle’s keen instincts and experience handling the toughest brides guide her toward the truth, but the killer proves a darker, more ruthless foe than the wedding guest list.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Laura Durham
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