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Deb Pines' fourth Chautauqua murder mystery starts with a bang -- when Maureen Donahue, a filmmaker and speaker at the historic Chautauqua Institution is killed at a raucous Fourth of July concert.

There's a quick arrest. But Chautauquan Daily reporter and relentless snoop Mimi Goldman (even with her own wedding to plan) is on the case.

Mimi's questions about a racist personal trainer, shadowy piano teacher and chatty chimemaster and others lead to more questions -- and to an ugly secret that points Mimi to the surprise real killer.