Simon Brett

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Texas

For: Betty Dzyak over 2,000 hours volunteering.

Murder in the Museum

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New York

Mrs. Pargeter's Package

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Mrs. Pargeter's Point Of Honour by Simon Brett released on Aug 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

Mrs. Pargeter's Point of Honour

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New Jersey

When a human skeleton is unearthed, Carole Seddon and her bohemian neighbor Jude must risk tarnishing the reputation of a beloved author to learn whether his sword is mightier than his pen.

Oklahoma

A Reconstructed Corpse by Simon Brett released on Jan 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Wisconsin

"Carole's estranged relationship with her son Stephen has improved since he started seeing Gaby Martin, and she cannot be more pleased that they've decided to marry in Fethering. She does find it a bit odd, though, that Gaby's parents have no interest in arranging the wedding. Whatever happened to the tradition of the meddling mother-of-the-bride?" "Upon finally meeting the Martins, Carole finds that the timid couple not only wishes to avoid the duties of a bride's parents, but that they are terrified at the prospect of publicizing the wedding. They are willing, however, to throw the couple an engagement party - affording Carole the less-than-pleasing prospect of spending time in the company of her ex-husband." "But the dull event turns dead intriguing when the father of the bride disappears - only to be found brutally murdered the following morn. Now, Carole elicits Jude's help in sifting through the guest list - including Gaby's nefarious brother and justice of the peace uncle - before her son marries into a family with a rather suspicious history."--BOOK JACKET.

The Witness at the Wedding

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4.2 stars on Amazon and 4.1 on Goodreads

Book 3 of Pargeter series

There is a film around the whole book jacket

The sleuthing skills of feisty widow Melina Pargeter are put to the challenge when a dead body turns up in her wine cellar in this newest mystery novel by the author of “Mrs. Pargeter’s Pound of Flesh” and “Mrs, Presumed Dead.” 

An absolutely gripping cozy murder mystery

North Carolina

4.2 stars on Amazon and 3.6 on Goodreads

Book 13 of Charles Paris mysteries series

There is a signed inscription by the author

There is also a cellophane type film that goes around the whole book jacket 

A Series of Murders

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Alaska

A Nice Class of Corpse

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Maryland

Fethering's favorite sleuths are at it again as Jude and Carole Seddon find themselves in the midst of some horseplay, after stumbling upon the body of ex-equestrian Walter Fleet at Long Bamber Stables. The police attribute the stabbing death to the mysterious "Horse Ripper," who's been mutilating mares across West Sussex-and who Walter obviously caught in the act. But considering Walter's track record out of the saddle, Jude and Carole find that there are plenty of suspects- including Walter's put-upon wife and more than a few jealous husbands who wanted Walter put out to pasture.

The Stabbing in the Stables

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After she lands a starring role in the local production of George Bernard Shaw's "The Devil's Disciple," Jude's role becomes that of investigator when one of the lead actors is found hanging from the especially-constructed stage gallows during rehearsals.

The Strangling on the Stage

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'Brett performs his magic on the traditional cozy,making the frame rock with laughter at human foibles and quake with well-placed surprises' - Booklist Starred Review

The genteel game of Real Tennis takes a murderous twist in Simon Brett's witty and entertaining new Fethering mystery

Jude's life has been turned upside-down thanks her new mant, Piers Targett, who's keen to get her involved in his hobby - or obsession - of Real Tennis. But when one of Piers' friends dies on the court in suspicious circumstances, Jude finds herself caught up in the police investigation. Meanwhile, Jude's neighbour Carole is trying to identify the human remains known locally as the 'Lady in the Lake.' As the two investigations become intertwined, Carole and Jude's efforts to find the truth look set to lead to more murders.


Simon Brett is the winner of The CWA Diamond Dagger 2014.

Corpse on the Court

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Florida

A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans - Invited to a Private View of the work of controversial artist Denzil Willoughby, the good citizens of Fethering are not quite sure what to expect. And it turns out to be a lively affair, culminating in several embarrassing confrontations. But what no one could have anticipated was that the evening would end in sudden, violent death. The police seem happy to accept that it was suicide, but Fethering residents Carole and Jude remain unconvinced . . .

Guns in the Gallery

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After a long period of 'resting', life is looking up for Charles Paris, who has been cast as the Ghost of Hamlet's Father and First Gravedigger in a new production of Hamlet. But rehearsals are fraught.  Ophelia is played by Katrina Selsey, who won the role through a television talent show.  Hamlet himself is also played by a reality TV contestant, Jared Root - and the two young stars have rather different views of celebrity and the theatre than the more experienced members of the cast.
 
But when the company reach the first staging post of their tour, the Grand Theatre Marlborough, matters get more serious, with one member of the company seriously injured in what appears to be an accident, and another dead.  Once again, Charles Paris is forced to don the mantle of amateur detective to get to the bottom of the mystery.


Decent Interval

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Pennsylvania

Mrs. Pargeter's series 

Mrs Pargeter leads police in a merry chase so audacious, it just might work. A poignant, witty novel thats full of surprises.

Invited to a party of a controversial artist, the citizens of Fethering are not quite sure what to expect. But no one expected the evening would end in death. The police accept that it was suicide, but Carole and Jude remain unconvinced.

A Comedian Dies

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The affluent seaside resort of Smalting is unaccustomed to crime. So when human remains are found beneath the floorboards of one of its beach huts, the community is awash with suspicion and fear. Amateur sleuths Carole Seddon and best friend Jude are drawn into the mystery.

Bones under the Beach Hut

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Retiree Carole Seddon must solve a murder at the local betting shop; Jude, Carole's West Sussex neighbor and friend, discovers the body of recent Polish immigrant Tadeusz Jankowski at the bookie's office.

Blood at the Bookies

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