MRS PARGETER’S PLOT an absolutely gripping whodunnit full of twists

About MRS PARGETER’S PLOT an absolutely gripping whodunnit full of twists

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!**_______________________Meet Mrs Melita Pargeter, a vivacious widow with a talent for solving mysteries. When life in London gets too busy, there’s nothing Melita enjoys more than escaping to the glorious English countryside. Unfortunately for Melita, constructions for her dream summer home in Kent come to an abrupt halt when a body is discovered in the basement. The dead man appears to have been shot by a gun belonging to Concrete Jacket, Melita’s builder. Concrete is swiftly arrested for murder. But Melita smells a rat. Concrete may be a scoundrel but he’s no killer. Someone set him up. But who? Melita immediately begins her own investigation. And with the help of a few colourful acquaintances, including a mischievous monkey named Eramus, puts together a devious scheme to catch the real villain. But even the best laid plans sometimes go awry . . .

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!’ EllenTHE DETECTIVESixty-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 BRETTMRS PARGETER MYSTERY SERIESBook 1: A NICE CLASS OF CORPSEBook 2: MRS, PRESUMED DEADBook 3: MRS PARGETER’S PACKAGEBook 4: MRS PARGETER’S POUND OF FLESHBook 5: MRS PARGETER’S PLOTBook 6: MRS PARGETER’S POINT OF HONOURBook 7: MRS PARGETER’S PRINCIPLE