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

About MRS PARGETER’S PRINCIPLE 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. The funeral of well-connected Sir Normington Winthrop is a surprisingly jolly affair. Having found Sir Normington’s name in her late husband’s little black book, Melita has come to pay her respects — and to discover what connected him to the dear, departed Mr P. But when Melita approaches Sir Normington’s grieving widow, she is confronted by the mysterious Edmund Grainger. He coolly threatens Melita to stay away from the teary Lady Winthrop, or else . . . For Melita, it’s a matter of principle to stand up to bullies like Grainger. She’s more determined than ever to uncover any skeletons in Sir Normington’s closet. Melita’s investigations will draw her into a shady world of blackmail, murder . . . and a kidnapped vicar. As she draws closer to the truth, she discovers that at least one of Sir Normington’s many friends and acquaintances is determined to stop her — whatever it takes . . .

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