I think what appeals to me most about Goldenbaum's Seaside Knitters series is the strong element of friendship among the women - and men - in the novels. I have to admit that I am getting a little confused about which knitting shop is in which town. Maybe I need to take a little break from knitting mysteries and regain my sanity!
That being said, the wedding shawl of the title is a circle of love and friendship created by the Seaside Knitters for Izzy Chambers to wear during her wedding to Sam Perry. Naturally, during the course of the wedding planning (which, along with the creation of the shawl, runs throughout the novel) a murder draws Nell, Cass, adorable Birdie, and Izzy into investigating. Tiffany, an energetic young beautician, has promised to coordinate the hair and make-up needs of the wedding party, but a few weeks before the big day she is found dead in her office, supposedly the victim of a robbery. Tiffany's best friend, Harmony, had died 15 years earlier on the day of their high school graduation, drowned in a local quarry. Coincidentally, both women had been involved with Fractured Phish musician Anndy Risso, who is now the prime suspect in both deaths.
Goldenbaum writes a decent mystery. Her clues unfold logically and at the end you find yourself thinking, "Oh, yes. Of course!" But the draw here is the loving relationships among the recurring characters. They are a little bit too perfect (except for the murderer, of course) and the food is a little too delicious and abundant. No one seems to lack money or time to socialize and there is not an overweight person in sight. But I say, "Who cares?" I would love to be a part of this beautiful town and this welcoming, caring group of people. They are pretty good at ferretting out murderers, too!
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