Bryant & May - Hall of Mirrors: (Bryant & May Book 16)

In 1969, ten guests are about to enjoy a country house weekend at Tavistock Hall, but one of them is harboring thoughts of murder. The guests also include young detectives Arthur Bryant and John May, who are undercover and tasked with protecting Monty Hatton-Jones, a whistle-blower turning Queens evidence in a massive bribery trial. Luckily, they have a decent chap on the inside who can help them - the one-armed Brigadier, Nigel 'Fruity Metcalf. The scene is set for a country house murder mystery, but the houses owner is intent on selling the estate to a secretive millionaire, and when the millionaire goes missing, murder is on the cards. Army manoeuvres have closed the only access road, and without a forensic examiner, Bryant and May cannot solve the case. However, when a falling gargoyle falls another guest, the two incognito detectives decide to place their future reputations on the line and discover that in Swinging Britain, nothing is quite what it seems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2019
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

The year is 1969, and ten guests are gathered at Tavistock Hall, a country house nestled in the heart of the English countryside, for a weekend of relaxation and fun. Amongst them is a mysterious guest, harboring thoughts of murder. Little do they know that this weekend will turn into a thrilling murder mystery, with the young detectives Arthur Bryant and John May on the case. Undercover and disguised, they are tasked with protecting Monty Hatton-Jones, a whistle-blower who is turning Queen's evidence in a massive bribery trial. Luckily, they have a decent chap on the inside who can help them – the one-armed Brigadier, Nigel 'Fruity Metcalf. The scene is set for what could be the perfect country house murder mystery, except that this particular gathering is nothing like a Golden Age classic. The houses owner, a penniless, dope-smoking aristocrat, is intent on selling the estate to a secretive millionaire, but the weekend has only just begun when the millionaire goes missing, and murder is on the cards.

Army manoeuvres have closed the only access road, making it impossible for Bryant and May to solve the case without a forensic examiner. But when a falling gargoyle falls and kills another guest, the two incognito detectives decide to place their future reputations on the line. They embark on a daring investigation, unearthing secrets and lies that will shock them to their core. In the process, they discover that in Swinging Britain, nothing is quite what it seems. The guests are a diverse group, with their own secrets and agendas. Some are hiding their true identities, while others are engaged in shady dealings. The mansion itself is a labyrinth of hidden rooms and secret passageways, making it a perfect setting for a murder mystery. As the weekend progresses, the tension mounts, and the stakes become higher. The detectives must use all their skills and resources to solve the case before it's too late. With each passing hour, they closer they get to the truth, but the danger grows ever greater.

In the end, the detectives must face their own demons and make difficult choices that will shape their future. They will discover that sometimes, the line between right and wrong is blurred, and that the consequences of their actions can be far-reaching. The weekend at Tavistock Hall will forever be remembered as a thrilling and unforgettable murder mystery, a testament to the power of deduction and the human spirit. As the guests leave the mansion, they carry with them the memories of a weekend that they will never forget.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 159 x 143 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857503114