This is the fourth volume in the M.C. Beaton mystery series, starring Penelope Keith. It contains four stories that include The Wizard of Evesham, The Moment of Truth, The Murderous Marriage, and The Disappearing Trick. The Wizard of Evesham: Agatha is alarmed when her new wizard of a hairdresser seems keen to take on more than just her split ends. She soon discovers that everyone in his salon has a secret and that he practises a very dark magic indeed. The Moment of Truth: Agatha must quickly discover the identity of the prisoner, but James is refusing to help. Has he really ceased to care for her? The Murderous Marriage: After pursuing him for nearly four years, Agatha is finally about to marry James Lacey, the handsome Colonel next door. But there's just one little problem. The Disappearing Trick: With her marriage dreams in tatters, Agatha has the small task of returning the wedding presents, and the slightly larger one of clearing her name of murder.