Camellia Harris is planning a gala for a local candidate — a murder mystery–themed silent auction. Coordinating a beautiful display of fall flowers and planning the perfect fake crime is hard enough‚ but with a guest list that is a “who’s who” of the Roanoke‚ Virginia‚ elite‚ Cam has her hands full. Then financial tycoon Derrick Windermere’s body is found next to a shattered pot of chrysanthemums‚ and the night of fun and games turns deadly serious.