The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (1999) Harper Trophy

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are orphans and are sent to live with Count Olaf, who wants to steal their inheritance.  He even goes so far as to stage a play with the real marriage vows and has Violet play the bride.  Will this be the act that will secure the Baudelaire fortune for Count Olaf?