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China Bayles, a devoted Texas herbalist, is preparing for her wedding in the small, fictional town of Pecan Springs. Her plans become impossible to ignore when a nearby murder forces her to exchange vows for justice. As she delves into the case, China finds herself surrounded by familiar faces—friends, neighbors, and village secrets—each holding pieces of a tangled puzzle. With her herbal knowledge and determination, she must navigate the shadows of her community to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Susan Wittig Albert
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