In Dunnett’s mystery novel, Liss MacCrimmon, owner of the town’s Scottish Emporium, is planning her wedding. Just weeks away from the blessed event, Liss’ father is accused of murdering her mother’s former professor and lover. Unable to focus on her wedding until she clears her father, Liss can’t help but launch her own investigation. Amongst a variety of twists and turns, Liss persists in the investigation determined to solve it before the hour of her wedding vows despite the danger creeping up on her.

A fabulous addition to the A Liss MacCrimmon Scottish Mystery. ( )

Liss is caught up in the final month plans before her wedding to Dan which is to be held in conjunction with the Highland Games in Moosetookalook. Her mom is interfering in the plans. When a professor from a nearby college is found murdered after Liss' father pays him a visit, he becomes a suspect, and Liss naturally wants to work to clear his name. This episode is a bit different because Gordon Tandy is not the investigator. Liss consults an attorney who hires a private eye that is a rather interesting character. I find enough charm in the series to keep reading it. I'd like to see Liss and the private eye team up together in a future installment. There's a bit of a hint at the end of the book as to what Liss' next investigation might be. ( )