Killing With Confetti

As a New Year begins in Bath, Ben Brace proposes to his long-termgirlfriend, Caroline. The problem is that she's the daughter of notoriouscrime baron, Joe Irving, who is coming to the end of a prison sentence. AndBen's father George is Bath's Deputy Chief Constable.But mothers and sons area formidable force: a wedding in the Abbey and reception in the Roman Bathsare set in place before the career-obsessed DCC can step in. Peter Diamond,Bath's head of CID, is appalled to be put in charge of security on the day. Ordered to be discreet, he packs a gun and a guest list in his best suit andmust somehow cope with potential killers, gang rivals, warring parents, bossyphotographers and straying bridesmaids.The laid-back Joe Irving seemsoblivious to the danger he is in from rival gang-leaders, while Brace can'twait for the day to end. Will the photo-session be a literal shoot? Will JoeIrving's speech as father of the bride be his last words? Can Diamond pull offa miracle, avert a tragedy and send the happy couple on their honeymoon?