DISCOVER AN UNPUTDOWNABLE COZY MYSTERY FROM ONE OF THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE CRIME WRITERS.
“A new Simon Brett novel is an event for mystery fans!” P.D. James
“Murder most enjoyable.” Colin Dexter
“Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted.” The Sunday Times
“Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cozies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige.” New York Times
**A CWA DIAMOND DAGGER AWARD WINNER!**
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Meet Mrs Melita Pargeter, a vivacious widow whose mystery-solving abilities turn out to be useful when a assassin stalks a resort for well-to-do retirees.
She checks into the Devereux Hotel on England’s sunny south coast. Where secrets and techniques conceal behind each door and the sea-views are to die for . . .
Her arrival, in a flowery automobile and a flurry of silk, causes a lot pleasure among the many aged residents.
By subsequent morning, they’ve one thing new to speak about — the invention of a crumpled physique on the foot of the steps.
The sufferer is previous Mrs Selsby, timid occupant of the resort’s most coveted sea-front room. Everyone says her demise was a tragic accident, however Melita’s not so certain.
Wealthy Mrs S. simply occurs to have left her fortune to her fellow Devereux residents. And then there’s the matter of her jewelry. A priceless assortment that appears to be disappearing piece by piece . . .
Melita could also be pushing seventy, however she nonetheless has a trick or two left up her sleeve.
Can she catch the killer earlier than anybody else dies?
Meet your subsequent favorite sleuth on this splendidly witty whodunit.
Fans of Agatha Christie, Nita Prose, M.C. Beaton, The Thursday Murder Club, Faith Martin, Julia Chapman, T.E. Kinsey, Jeanne M. Dams, Janice Hallett and Jane Adams shall be hooked from the very first web page!
Readers love the one and solely Mrs P.:
????? “Continually surprising, witty.” Publishers Weekly
????? “A crisp little mystery-comedy of the drily delightful English sort . . . Playfully taut, with false clues galore.” Kirkus
????? “A modern Miss Marple!” Elizabeth
????? “I loved it instantly! The mysterious heroine is the icing on the cake.” Goodreads evaluate
????? “A grand tale . . . with a generous dollop of humour!” Kathy
????? “A great cozy read with a cast of quirky characters. I’m anxious to read more.” Beverly
????? “Fun and full of surprises!” Ellen
THE DETECTIVE
Sixty-something Melita Pargeter is a girl in her prime — elegant, earthy and sharp as a tack. Don’t imagine the rumours about her late husband. The excellent gent, he left Mrs P. wanting for nothing. On his recommendation, she by no means leaves house with out binoculars, gloves and a skeleton key. And these trusty necessities have at all times served her nicely. But homicide appears to comply with her to each new tackle . . .
ALSO BY SIMON BRETT
MRS PARGETER MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: A NICE CLASS OF CORPSE
Book 2: MRS, PRESUMED DEAD
Book 3: MRS PARGETER’S PACKAGE
Book 4: MRS PARGETER’S POUND OF FLESH
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