Mid-century glam meets murder mayhem in a series of cozy mysteries at Wynton’s Department Store.
It is 1956 in Levi City, Florida. Vivien Sheffield, renowned bridal gown designer and consultant for Wynton’s Department Store, is facing the greatest challenge of her career. Someone has been killing brides who wore one of her custom gowns in their wedding! Vivien’s fellow employees and close friends—Audrey, Mary Jo, and Gigi—and her assistant Mirette spring into action to save Miss Vivien and the young brides of Levy City before the murderer succeeds at destroying Vivien’s business at Wynton’s. . .and her reputation.
Be sure to also read The Women of Wynton’s by Donna Mumma
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Summary
3.5 stars Reviewed by Rebecca
"She'd built her reputation on being able to make all her bride's wedding dreams come true. The last few days it seemed she couldn't please anyone . . . "
Wedding gown designer Vivien Sheffield was beyond perplexed, she was riddled with anxiety. Brides in her community were showing up dead, wearing her private label; to make matters worse, the murder weapons were among the household items listed on Wynton's Department Store's coveted bridal guide. Not surprisingly, young women were getting nervous about using her services at Wynton's wedding salon. Adding to the confusion was a nosy reporter hanging around just waiting to print any and all of the hearsay regarding the entire unfortunate affair.
Vivien's closest friends among the store's employees showed unwavering loyalty, but their own circumstances competed for their attention. Family stresses, low self-esteem, and unexpected promotions were time consuming, but when the one with evil intentions goes a step too far, they form an unwavering cavalry.
With its ingenious setting and endearing characters, this department store story captures the essence of a time gone by, when beautiful stores and their employees took great pride in professional salesmanship with women being increasingly added to the work force for a variety of reasons. Adding the element of mystery and the value of friendship into the mix adds up to a pleasurable shopping *reading* experience.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book through Barbour Publishing.