When fashion designer Poppy Wilson is found dead just hours after returning to Lawrenceton to launch her new clothing line, librarian-turned-amateur sleuth Aurora 'Roe' Teagarden jumps headfirst into the investigation. The two were old friends, and Roe is determined to find justice for Poppy. But as she digs deeper, Roe uncovers a tangled web of jealousy, rivalries, and old secrets - and the list of suspects keeps growing. With the help of her Real Murders Club pals and a few surprising clues, Roe must unravel the threads before the killer strikes again. In the world of fashion, appearances can be deceiving - and someone is willing to kill to keep up the illusion.