Death of a Delegate — Cecilia Peartree

This is the 3rd novel in the Max Falconer mysteries. A museum conference in Inverness turns out to be more exciting - and more dangerous - than many of the participants expect. While Max prepares to give a paper, Philippa plays at being a tourist and almost witnesses a murder. The presence of investigative reporter Samantha should have given them a clue that things would not go according to plan.