Synopsis "The Case of the Salubrious Soft Coated Wheaten (in English)"
It's wedding week and big changes are in the air. And since change has never been one of Suzy's strong points, she's on edge and often grumpy until Josie and Chef Claire sit her down for a little chat. One of the major changes, apart from those her upcoming nuptials will create, is the fact that Chef Claire and Josie are moving down the street into a new house. Just when it appears that Suzy has dealt with her moodiness and melancholy, they discover the body of the ninety-two-year-old man Josie bought the house from. At first, Charlie Merrihew's death appears accidental, but when Suzy and Chief Abrams start piecing things together, it soon becomes apparent the old man, an avid collector of antiquities and war memorabilia, was murdered. Suzy and the Chief flounder at first given the apparent lack of a motive. But when an antique, priceless dagger is discovered, along with the old man's will, the list of suspects grows in a hurry. Charlie's two kids, both childhood friends of Suzy, are in town for her wedding, and many others from the Merrihew clan are also in Clay Bay for a family get-together. There's no love lost between most of them and their contempt for Charlie was strong. As such, there is no shortage of suspects, including Suzy's lifelong friends, a possibility that threatens to send her into another tailspin. The investigation continues as the wedding creeps closer and Suzy does everything she can to balance both without sending her mother into orbit. The Case of the Salubrious Soft Coated Wheaton is the most emotional series installment to date, and by the time readers finish, they will have been taken on a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows as Suzy and the rest of the Clay Bay gang are confronted with a stark reminder. When it comes to life, there are no dress rehearsals.
