First published 1977
Hawkeye Pierce and Trapper John McIntyre take on unexpected duties as surrogate fathers for a bride heading to her wedding. The MASH surgeons escort an eccentric group north to Montreal, where they plan to stage an unforgettable ceremony for two lovers. Their wedding party includes the formidable Reverend Mother Emeritus Hot Lips and the colorful Horsey de la Chevaus. The Royal Canadian Mounties get drawn into the festivities as the celebration spirals into chaos. What starts as a simple cross-border trip becomes a diplomatic incident waiting to happen. The nuptial ceremony kicks off with the entire drunken assembly participating in the mayhem. The traditional bouquet toss turns into an all-out brawl as guests fight over the flowers. Through it all, Hawkeye and Trapper must navigate international relations while ensuring the couple gets properly married amid the pandemonium.
Genres: fiction, romance, humor, military-fiction, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Canada, Montreal, Royal Canadian Mounties
Period: 20th-century
176 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Books