In 1948 Australians were scandalised by a stolen wedding. One of Sydney's wealthiest bachelors and World War 2 hero, Tom Belmont was to marry his long time sweetheart, lawyer Ruth M'Mahon in a much anticipated event expected to be the society wedding of the year.Instead, Saint Marys Cathedral was stormed by four determined women, one of whom was intent on marrying the waiting groom. A woman who brazenly took siege of the wedding while wearing the missing brides wedding gown. This woman has become notorious in crime stories and urban legend as the Poison Wedding Rose. Rose Belmont (nee Dunn).The original bride was never seen again.Anne is a romance writer who has no interest in falling in love. She has just landed the opportunity of a lifetime. Following her fascination with the four friends who stole a wedding and two years of solid research and study, Anne's proposal to write a biography was accepted. The infamous Rose Belmont has invited her into her home where she expects to discover the answers to one of Sydney's greatest mysteries. What took place that morning in 1948? What really happened to the missing bride and how did Rose come to be wearing her dress?Anne soon discovers that these four aging friends do not part with their secrets easily. They are difficult and mischievous and celebrate their scandalous reputation. While they have Anne jumping through hoops for their story, she must also avoid their persistent matchmaking attempts. She can't let herself be distracted from uncovering the truth, even by Rose's distractingly handsome grandson, Thomas.