This stellar mystery sets a high bar for mysteries. Deborah Crombie, New York Times bestselling author The sharp writing and smart plotting are outstanding, and the surprising reveal and even more suspenseful chase will have readers at the edge of their seats. Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of the Royal Spyness Mysteries A delicious romp through my favorite part of London with a delightful new heroine. Booklist Praise for the Hat Shop Mysteries Fancy hats and British aristocrats make this my sort of delicious cozy read. Library Journal (starred review) Life at a stately home, along with details about the millinery business, frame this engaging cozy populated by well-drawn characters. This seventh Hat Shop Mystery fits that description perfectly.

Review Quotes McKinlays mysteries are always humorous and a little offbeat with heartwarming relationships between close friends. Scarlett and Viv vow to unveil the killers identity before the wedding adds another to its death toll. Although Scarlett assures Harrison Wentworth, her fianc, that she and Viv will stay out of harms way, circumstances force them to step in when a secret affair between the deceased groom and a bridesmaid comes to light, and the murderer takes another life. Unfortunately, on the first night of the festivities, the groom is found murdered, and the joyous holiday bes the stuff of nightmares as no one is allowed to leave the castle until the investigation is complete.

It is to be a weekend full of events, culminating in the big ceremony. The well-to-do bride and her entourage are delighted to have Viv and Scarlett as their famous hat designer guests, but the hat-making pair are really just looking forward to a getaway at a castle in Sussex. She convinces Viv and Scarlett to take on the job of designing the headpieces for her wedding of the year. Its wedding season and Vivs longtime frenemy Piper May is getting married. Book Synopsis Hip hip beret! Hatmakers Scarlett Parker and Vivian Tremont return and must collar a killer when a castle wedding goes awry in New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlays new Hat Shop Mystery.

Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay