MRS PARGETER’S PUBLIC RELATIONS an absolutely gripping whodunnit full of twists (Mrs Pargeter Crime Mystery Book 8)

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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.

Accompanying her dear friend Jasmine to a charity reception, Melita is looking forward to an evening of champagne and canapes. It turns out to be a more eventful occasion than she expected.

First of all, a woman introduces herself as the late Mr P’s sister. But Melita knows full well that her dearly departed husband never had a sister.

And no sooner has the night begun, the lights go off, plunging the hall into darkness.

When the lights come back on minutes later, the prize auction item — a gaudy gold necklace — has disappeared.

Two days later, the body of one of Melita’s fellow guests is found in a shallow grave in Epping Forest.

With the event organisers more concerned with the charity’s public relations than the murder, Melita decides to investigate.

But finding herself in more danger than ever, she has to ask: Is any mystery worth this much trouble?

Fans of Agatha Christie, M.C. Beaton, The Thursday Murder Club, Faith Martin, Jeanne M. Dams 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
Book 5: MRS PARGETER’S PLOT
Book 6: MRS PARGETER’S POINT OF HONOUR
Book 7: MRS PARGETER’S PRINCIPLE
Book 8: MRS PARGETER’S PUBLIC RELATIONS

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C1KKXQTM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joffe Books cozy crime thriller, mystery and suspense
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 4, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 239 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1804058794
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Book 8 of 10 ‏ : ‎ Mrs Pargeter Crime Mystery
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