When vivacious widow turned amateur detective Melita Pargeter's friend suggests a few days away at a health spa, Melita is happy to tag along.
After all, no one ever died of a little rest and relaxation. Did they?
Then Melita spots the body of a fellow guest being wheeled out of the spa. Everyone says it was the woman’s sparrow-like diet that killed her, but Melita’s not so sure. She saw the terrified expression on the victim’s face before they wheeled her away.
What — or who — was she afraid of?
The truth may be murkier than a Dead Sea mud bath, but Melita’s determined to get to the bottom of it all.
Don't miss the latest charming cosy mystery from one of the world's favourite crime writers, packed with fantastic characters, inspired plotting, and a dash of dry English humour.
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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 isn’t one for diets. She’s far too busy enjoying the finer things in life.
Even so, when her friend suggests a few days away at a health spa, Melita is happy to tag along. Provided fine wines and steak dinners can stay on the menu.
After all, no one ever died of a little rest and relaxation. Did they?
Melita spots the body of a fellow guest being wheeled out of the spa.
Everyone says it was the woman’s sparrow-like diet that killed her, but Melita’s not so sure.
She saw the terrified expression on the victim’s face before they wheeled her away.
What — or who — was she afraid of?
The truth may be murkier than a Dead Sea mud bath, but Melita’s determined to get to the bottom of it all.
Can she catch the killer before it’s too late?
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
Book 4: MRS PARGETER’S POUND OF FLESH
“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 isn’t one for diets. She’s far too busy enjoying the finer things in life.
Even so, when her friend suggests a few days away at a health spa, Melita is happy to tag along. Provided fine wines and steak dinners can stay on the menu.
After all, no one ever died of a little rest and relaxation. Did they?
Melita spots the body of a fellow guest being wheeled out of the spa.
Everyone says it was the woman’s sparrow-like diet that killed her, but Melita’s not so sure.
She saw the terrified expression on the victim’s face before they wheeled her away.
What — or who — was she afraid of?
The truth may be murkier than a Dead Sea mud bath, but Melita’s determined to get to the bottom of it all.
Can she catch the killer before it’s too late?
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
Book 4: MRS PARGETER’S POUND OF FLESH
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