The Poisoning in the Pub (Five Star First Edition Mystery) [Hardcover]

Simon Brett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Five Star First Edition Mystery | Publication Date: December 2009

Fethering residents, Jude and Carole, get more than they bargained for when a lunchtime meal in their local pub leaves everyone with food poisoning. The landlord is horrified - could it be the end of the road for the Crown and Anchor?

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Business at the venerable Crown and Anchor pub is flagging—and with good reason—in Brett's droll 10th mystery set in the West Sussex town of Fethering (after 2008's Blood at the Bookies). An outbreak of food poisoning, with attendant bad press, temporarily shuts down the establishment. Then the grand reopening is spoiled by a rowdy biker gang and the brutal stabbing death of a beloved, mentally challenged kitchen helper. Before you can say plowman's lunch, plucky Carole Seddon and her friend, Jude, are on the case. As women of a certain age, Carole and Jude are often underestimated, a circumstance they use to good advantage, along with dogged persistence, feminine wiles and people skills. Those with counter-corporate leanings will enjoy the bashing meted out on a McPub chain bent on driving traditional public houses out of business. (Nov.)
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From AudioFile

Simon Brett's popular Fethering Mystery series features Jude and Carole, a pair of modern-day Miss Marples. The story is a satisfying British whodunit filled with enough twists and unique characters to keep things interesting. Brett's narration brings the listener an added dimension since he is able to unwind the plot and render the dialogue as he intends it to be experienced. Brett has a clear, crisp voice that makes his delightful accent easy to understand as he maintains a rapid pace throughout. With this audiobook, Simon Brett demonstrates that he has mastered both writing and narration. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 297 pages
• Publisher: Five Star (ME); First Edition edition (December 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594148902
• ISBN-13: 978-1594148903
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,129,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poisoning in the Pub by Simon Bret, February 14, 2010

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Richard J. Sloan "rjsloan10" (Alma, Arkansas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Poisoning in the Pub (Five Star First Edition Mystery) (Hardcover)

I've become hooked on this series, which I like far better than the author's several others. This latest is excellent, except I think it is rushed at the end.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new in this book, May 19, 2010

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Linda Schmitz (TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Poisoning in the Pub (Paperback)

I would have to say that this is not one of Simon Brett's better books on his Fethering Mystery stories. His earlier books are much better if you have never read any of his stories. After ready most of his books, this story is just a rehash of all of his other Fethering Mystery books. I found myself skimming the pages so I could finish quicker. Even the characters have lost their charm for me.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The darkest in the series, February 25, 2010

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slim2none (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Poisoning in the Pub (Five Star First Edition Mystery) (Hardcover)

I've read the entire Fethering Series and think Mr. Brett is an excellent author, however, this installment was very dark. I gave it 150 pages and then had to put it down. It was depressing. The murder of a mentally challenged man was too much. There was a lot of repeating throughout which made it dull. No humor.