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Jamie West

Death on the Pier: This delightfully theatrical murder mystery is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz and, of course, Agatha Christie!

Death on the Pier: This delightfully theatrical murder mystery is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz and, of course, Agatha Christie!

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Bertie Carroll, a renowned murder mystery playwright, becomes a real-life detective when his leading lady is shot and killed on stage. With the help of Chief Detective Hugh Chapman, he must unravel the ultimate whodunnit and navigate LGBTQ themes of the era. This debut novel is perfect for fans of classic crime and Richard Osman.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2022
Publisher: Brabinger Publishing


Renowned murder mystery playwright Bertie Carroll is thrust into the role of a real-life detective when his leading lady is shot and killed on stage, in full view of an unsuspecting audience. This theatrical debut is a delightful murder mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz, and, of course, Agatha Christie. "A proper page-turner." Ian Moore (Death and Croissants) "A denouement worthy of Agatha Christie." Jim Eldridge (Author of the Museum Mysteries series) "A love letter to a bygone era." J.M. Hall (A Spoonful of Murder) "What an incredible debut mystery." Peter Boon (Who Killed Miss Finch?) "Escapist fun from start to finish." Jamie Bernthal (Author - Queering Agatha Christie) An Amazon Best Seller and Chat Magazine Book of the Month! The Palace Pier Theatre. Brighton. 1933. Renowned murder mystery playwright Bertie Carroll is thrust into the role of a real-life detective when his leading lady is shot and killed on stage, in full view of an unsuspecting audience. Once the curtain falls and the applause subsides, the horrible truth begins to dawn on the cast of suspects backstage. But as motives, secrets, and old rivalries begin to come to light, the murderer is still waiting in the wings. With the help of Chief Detective Hugh Chapman, an old friend from school, Bertie must put his amateur sleuthing skills to the test to unravel the ultimate whodunnit. But, is there more to Bertie and Hugh that first appears? Over the course of their investigation, something that is more than just friends seems to be rekindled. There is drama on stage and off in this debut novel from Jamie West, set in and around The Palace Pier Theatre in Brighton, a lost theatre, lovingly recreated. If you enjoyed the theatrical antics in The Appeal or The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett, you'll love this theatre murder mystery. Perfect for fans of historical mysteries, theatre, and Agatha Christie, this novel is sure to keep you guessing until the very end.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739762216

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