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The Poisoning in the Pub (Fethering Mystery) Hardcover – December 1, 2009

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When a young man is found in the kitchen of Fethering's local pub with a knife through his heart, amateur detectives Carole and Jude swing into action. There's a killer on the loose and our lady sleuths need to uncover who it is before its last orders for the pub--and themselves.

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December 1, 2009
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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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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Five Star; 0 edition (December 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 297 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1594148902
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1594148903
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches

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Former world traveler

Good mystery on important little known problem

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 22, 2011

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Somewhat a plot Spoiler given below:
Simon Brett has written a good book on an important but, to me at least, little known problem; ie criminal psychopaths using mildly retarted or severely disabled people as innocent pawns in very dirty business dealings.
I found the book very disturbing as I once, as a high school teenager, was involved in inadvertingly exposing mistreatment of retarded, but trainable (ie IQ 85 ) teens in what was believed to be a very benevolent idyllic home for them in suburban Philadelphia. He made a very convincing case, I thought, how people who knew these people were mentally or physically impaired, refused to believe they had been the cause of food poisoning at an independently owned pub that was the target of dangerous business execs looking to increase their upscale pub chain. These people are very trusting and totally dependent on people who are suposed to be overseeing them. Once again I find that intelligent cozies, meaning no detail blood or gore descriptions) do cover important issues in the world that everyday people don't know about.

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James K

My cup of tea but the milk was a bit off!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 6, 2014

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I just love the fethering series, and the characters are the best, except it seems The Poisoning in the Pub just had too many, or I didn't identify with the new ones and they got lost, Simon Brett usually makes his characters a bit quirky and this makes them memorable and the murders on the strange side.
This might not be his best in the series but it was still worth reading and I for one still love a good cozy.

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Linda Schmitz

Nothing new in this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 19, 2010

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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.

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Ethel Ross

The Poisoning in the Pub - predictable but pleasant

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 6, 2012

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Simon Brett's 'The Poisoning in the Pub' is peopled with his usual cast of eccentric Fethering characters. It reads easily and is entertaining. However, the 'whodunit' aspect is a bit disappointing, and the outcome provides few surprises. Nonetheless, I'd still recommend it to any detective novel fans looking for a pleasant few hours.

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The Poisoning in the Pub

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 29, 2012

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Another good Simon Brett book and like most of his books, keeps you guessing all through and a very good read.

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Jane Brody

but I like the formulas

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 5, 2015

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The Fethering Mysteries are formulaic, but I like the formulas.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 27, 2018

Good read.

You have to already like the author.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 25, 2012

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I don't care for Simon Brett's writing. I find it tedious and boring. Hard to even remember anything about the story.

But, if you like him, this book is worth it.

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Intheamazone

A Fit Up In Fethering…?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 4, 2022

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Carole and Jude, sometime amateur sleuths, find themselves amidst disturbing events in their hometown once again in this enjoyable outing. Much nosiness ensues as they search for clues in attempt to help their favourite landlord. Wholly enjoyable, laced with much dry humour and keen observation. A worthy addition to the series.

J. S. Bundy

Never a Dull Moment in Feathering!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 26, 2010

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I do love Simon Brett's Who-dunnits. I was a big devote of Charles Paris and wondered if Carole and Jude could ever replace him in my affections! 12 books later I can say that I was hooked on this dynamic duo from their very first outing.

I am a big fan of insular, parochial mysteries and as ever the good people of Feathering do not disappoint. This book is particularly enjoyable as Brett has not had to invent a new location as the action of the piece takes place in Carole and Jude's favourite watering hole, The Crown and Anchor. A stabbing in the kitchen leads our intrepid ladies on a veritable pub crawl of on investigation taking in bikers, bullies and Ted's ex-wife along the way.

Ted Crisp is a believable if slightly sleazy landlord and I have always enjoyed the slight frisson between him and Carole since their brief affair a few books a go. Its with this relationship in mind that we see the slight emotional thaw begin with her, helped along by her son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter.

There are enough pointers, clues and red herrings dotted along the way to keep the reader engaged, and as always I felt slightly sad that this outing with Carole and Jude had come to an end, I would so love to share a chilled bottle of Chilean Chardonnay with them in Carole's over manicured garden.

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Silverymoonlady

A great adventure!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 16, 2022

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Always great to catch up with Carole and Jude! the adventure tis time was quite close to their hearts, saving Ted's pub. The deaths were all quite sad and the ending felt very politicql.... And true.
Hoping you're e next book is happier and !ore fun!?!

Ted's Girl

Like meeting old friends

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 13, 2013

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Although, like many of the genre, the plot is a little formulaic, I love this whole series! Each new 'Fethering' mystery is like catching up with old friends. In each of the protagonists there seems to be at least one characteristic that anyone can identify with and the on-going obfuscation of one of the protagonists life really draws you into the series, more so than the plot of any individual book. In the meantime the keen social observations, which often have comedic value, while stopping (mostly) far short of stereotyping add to the feeling that when reading one of Mr Brett's 'Fethering' mysteries you are being invited inside the community in which they are set. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a genteel murder mystery, solved by amateur sleuths, in the style of Agatha Christie and especially to anyone who lives in a community similar to that of 'Fethering'!

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S F Canfield

Easy reading

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 14, 2022

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Another good story from Simon Brett. The two super sleuth senior ladies are up to their old tricks, and very successfully too.

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