Matrimony and Malice: A Katie Murphy Cozy Mystery
By Suzanne Bolden
Seaside Cove is in full celebration mode as Aubrey and Liam prepare to say, “I do.” The coastal town hums with excitement as guests pour into town, and Paddy’s Pub takes on a wedding glow with floral garlands and champagne toasts. From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony on the pub’s rooftop, laughter and love fill the air.
But not all the guests are feeling the joy. Among the far-flung relatives attending are a few who still resent Aubrey’s inheritance of Gertrude Miller’s mansion and the family heirlooms it holds. Old feelings bubble to the surface, and by the time the last slice of wedding cake is served, the celebration has taken a dark turn.
The next morning, a meddling uncle is found dead in the attic. The family is quick to whisper and blame. Each new revelation casts doubt on everything Aubrey thought she knew about her past. With a long list of suspects the race is on to reveal the murderer.
Now it’s up to Katie Murphy to puzzle through malicious grudges as she navigates a maze of jealous relatives and papers full of family secrets. With help from Ella Winchester’s psychic abilities, Katie Murphy must balance friendship and investigation to keep the truth from being buried along with the victim.
Seaside Cove is in full celebration mode as Aubrey and Liam prepare to say, “I do.” The coastal town hums with excitement as guests pour into town, and Paddy’s Pub takes on a wedding glow with floral garlands and champagne toasts. From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony on the pub’s rooftop, laughter and love fill the air.
But not all the guests are feeling the joy. Among the far-flung relatives attending are a few who still resent Aubrey’s inheritance of Gertrude Miller’s mansion and the family heirlooms it holds. Old feelings bubble to the surface, and by the time the last slice of wedding cake is served, the celebration has taken a dark turn.
The next morning, a meddling uncle is found dead in the attic. The family is quick to whisper and blame. Each new revelation casts doubt on everything Aubrey thought she knew about her past. With a long list of suspects the race is on to reveal the murderer.
Now it’s up to Katie Murphy to puzzle through malicious grudges as she navigates a maze of jealous relatives and papers full of family secrets. With help from Ella Winchester’s psychic abilities, Katie Murphy must balance friendship and investigation to keep the truth from being buried along with the victim.