In Simon Brett's latest mystery, amateur detective Mrs Pargeter jets off to Corfu. Her newly widowed friend Joyce has arranged it all. Two weeks of sun should be just what they need.
But on their very first morning in Corfu, Joyce turns up dead in her bed, her wrists slashed with a broken bottle of ouzo. Everyone says she took her own life. But Melita knows there are fishy dealings afoot — and it’s up to her to uncover the truth.
Don't miss this charming cozy murder mystery at a special launch price, perfect reading for fans of Agatha Christie, M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin or Jeanne M. Dams.
‘A feast of red herrings, broadly drawn characters, and gentle thrills and spills litter the witty plot. Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment.’ Guardian
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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 with a talent for solving mysteries.
Melita jets off on holiday to the sleepy Greek island of Corfu. Her newly widowed friend Joyce Burton has arranged it all. In one handy package tour.
Two weeks of sun, sea and sand should be just what they need. But Joyce is acting strangely. On edge.
On their very first morning in Corfu, Joyce turns up dead in her bed. Her wrists slashed with a broken bottle of ouzo.
Everyone says she took her own life. But Melita knows there are fishy dealings afoot — and it’s up to her to uncover the truth.
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 will be hooked from the very first page!
READERS LOVE THE ONE AND ONLY 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 review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “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 woman in her prime — classy, earthy and sharp as a tack. Don’t believe the rumours about her late husband. The perfect gent, he left Mrs P. wanting for nothing. On his advice, she never leaves home without binoculars, gloves and a skeleton key. And these trusty essentials have always served her well. But murder seems to follow her to every new address . . .
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
“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!**
_______________________
Meet Mrs Melita Pargeter, a vivacious widow with a talent for solving mysteries.
Melita jets off on holiday to the sleepy Greek island of Corfu. Her newly widowed friend Joyce Burton has arranged it all. In one handy package tour.
Two weeks of sun, sea and sand should be just what they need. But Joyce is acting strangely. On edge.
On their very first morning in Corfu, Joyce turns up dead in her bed. Her wrists slashed with a broken bottle of ouzo.
Everyone says she took her own life. But Melita knows there are fishy dealings afoot — and it’s up to her to uncover the truth.
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 will be hooked from the very first page!
READERS LOVE THE ONE AND ONLY 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 review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “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 woman in her prime — classy, earthy and sharp as a tack. Don’t believe the rumours about her late husband. The perfect gent, he left Mrs P. wanting for nothing. On his advice, she never leaves home without binoculars, gloves and a skeleton key. And these trusty essentials have always served her well. But murder seems to follow her to every new address . . .
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
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