DESCRIPTION - Note: cover may vary A mystery thriller set in 1903. 250 pages 6 by 9 paperback 12 pt. font. Bridal march to murder! The beautiful bride emerges, her stunning face almost eclipsing the contrasting bloodstains on her gown. Then as the organist begins the wedding march, the bride automatically starts her long processional to the arms of her groom. She will not finish the journey. Moments before, guests at the high society political power wedding were happily anticipating this celebrated bride coming down the steps with her illustrious father. But when the organist plays the wedding music the distinguished senator fails to appear at his daughter's side. The bride stands alone, blood dripping from a dagger at her fingertips. Unseeing, his back to this scenario, the organist plays on... Murder has shattered the wedding day and the political socialite hailed as the new Princess Alice goes from bride to victim to suspect in a matter of hours. From a potential 1904 presidential candidate the senator has entered into oblivion, his daughter, Elicia, now faces a noose or an asylum. The talented Elicia was so lovely, so smart, so rich and so privileged, something had to be wrong with her, rumor had always said. Now the public waited to tear her apart, sympathy for her is faint, even from her sister and fiance. Only one man, flamboyant and mysterious, stands between Elicia and the noose or an asylum. Elicia has little choice but to accept him as her champion. Is Elicia an insane narcissist? A selfish cold and heartless woman? Or is there a possibility of redemption for the self centered heiress who may possess a sharper mind and more talents than anyone knows? Or is there someone else behind the scenes so compelling that she will be drawn to evil and forfeit her soul to escape death? Who is the killer and will more have to die? Determining factors in this equation include- A master musician celebrated all over the world, thought dead, but his presence is felt strongly... A mansion with odd architecture built to hide the truth within its walls… A bitter lonely woman who can never match her sister in any respect… A devoted wife who sends her husband into harm's way, knowing only God can protect him... A long dead beauty whose demise may have started it all… A priceless tiara sought by government officials, family and thieves... A skilled attorney whose weakness may be fatal either to his lover or himself… A painting of extraordinary skill that has more than a normal impact on those who view it… A man upon whose ability to endure hardships and resist temptations is vital to them all... A heinous secret from the previous century that fueled revenge for decades to come… Now, in the era of new life changing inventions, as man takes flight, the past comes to a boiling point that explodes in murder! Turn of the century East Texas is the picturesque setting for this old fashioned mystery thriller with historical aspects. The roller coaster plot takes the reader on an exciting journey of mystery, love and suspense with a completely twisted ending FROM ONE REVIEW 5.0 out of 5 starsClassic Murder Mystery with Great Twist at the End! This is a classic whodunit murder mystery with romance and thrills. Elicia, daughter of a popular politician, is incredibly beautiful and she is about to marry the most eligible bachelor in town in the East Texas wedding of the year in 1904. But murder mars the wedding day and suddenly everyone is looking at the beautiful bride as the only possible suspect. What deep, hidden motives could she have and what about all the others who might want the victim dead? This books contains all the great elements of a classic mystery thriller- a secret past, an undercover detective, plantation style hotel, a weird house (emanating spooky music and inexplicable lights), where most of the action takes place. Rich in detail, the book's characters are complex people who have beautiful clothes and jewels and exist in elegant, if somewhat odd, surroundings. A strong plot brings them all together and reveal the hidden truths about them all. Violent storms and the dangerous new technologies of the dawn of the 20th Century add to the atmosphere. A twisted ending manages to both wrap up all the clues! and possibly make room for a sequel? I can't wait! NEXT REVIEW 5.0 out of 5 starsThis would be a great gift for brides to be for a bachelorette party Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase This would be a great gift for brides to be for a bachelorette party. All that can go wrong does at Elicia's wedding where she begins as an American Princess about to wed Prince charming and ends being the prime suspect for murder. Written in an old fashioned style, this is nicely devoid of naughty words and only contains hints of sexuality, Nice clean gothic style fun with great twists at the end. If you liked Rebecca, you'll like this. This appears also to be backstory for the writer's next book? Time will tell. Great deal for the price also.