This adventure opens with a big bang. A well known auction owner falls on Theo's tea table at Poet's night. The plot is a little contrive, it wanders a bit but unravels nicely in the end. Power struggles, emotional struggles Theo faces both in this novel. Her relationship with Jory may have hit a bump and a new character is introduced, a restaurant owner, Parker Scully that may try to win Theo's attention.All the gang is involved. Haley, Drayton, Delaine all play their part in figuring out the culprit even Earl Grey, Theo's dog gets into the action. A fun and mellow read.