Hanging in the Hotel (Fethering Mysteries) [Paperback]

Simon Brett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2005 | Series: Fethering Mysteries

The Hopwicke Country House Hotel, owned by Jude's glamorous friend Suzy Longthorne, is to host an event for the all-male society, The Pillars of Sussex. On the night, Jude helps Suzy serve dinner, and in the early hours of the morning they watch with relief as the guests drag themselves to their beds. The next morning, one young solicitor does not come down for breakfast. Jude heads for Nigel Ackford's room, presuming he is feeling the effects of the night before. It soon becomes apparent, however, that Nigel has been spared his hangover. For Jude finds him hanging from the beams of his four-poster bed ...Convinced it was not suicide, Carole and Jude must now find out the truth behind an elaborate attempt to cover up a simple, cold-blooded murder ...'Simon Brett is one of British crime's most assured craftsmen.' - "Guardian". 'Deftly contrived, light-hearted mysteries.' - "The Times". 'A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans' - P. D. James.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'Simon Brett is one of British crime's most assured craftsmen' Guardian 'Deftly contrived, light-hearted mysteries' The Times 'A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans' P. D. James"

About the Author

Simon Brett worked as a producer in radio and television before taking up writing full time. He is married with three grown-up children and lives in an Agatha Christie-style village on the South Downs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan (March 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330490826
• ISBN-13: 978-0330490825
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,531,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)