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Book Review of Murder at an Irish Wedding (Irish Village, Bk 2)

Murder at an Irish Wedding (Irish Village, Bk 2)
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Murder at an Irish Wedding is the second installment in the Irish Village Mystery series set in Kilbane, Ireland featuring Siobhan O'Sullivan and her siblings. The family is running Naomi's Bistro named for their mother who was killed along with their father in a drunk driving accident, and is thrilled that they have been chosen to cater a wedding reception for fashion model Alice Cahill and her fiancé Paul Donnelly.

The best man Kevin Gallagher drinks too much at the pre wedding party and manages to offend just about everyone including the groom, who decides to relieve him of his duties and asks Siobhan's boyfriend, Garda Macdara Flannery to stand up for him. Unfortunately, Kevin is found bludgeoned to death and grasping Macdara's police cap.

Siobhan sets out to clear Macdara's name, angering Detective Sergeant O'Brien who is not happy with her interference in his investigation. Nothing about this wedding is blissful; the couple, the soon to be in laws, the photographer, the security guard and even the chef have something to hide.

A strong, independent and feisty character, Siobhan will have you laughing and cheering. I strongly suggest starting from the beginning of the series in order to understand the family background and dynamics. A career tease will leave readers anxious for the next adventures of the O'Sullivan clan.