A slyly acerbic and wickedly entertaining cosy mystery set in the fictional Sussex village of Fethering.
When Carole Seddon dutifully attends a former colleague's funeral, she couldn't have predicted that the deceased's daughter would use the occasion to publicly accuse her stepmother of murder. Deciding to investigate, Carole's neighbour Jude joins the Fethering community choir and discovers that one of the choristers is hiding a deadly secret.
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A slyly acerbic and wickedly entertaining cosy mystery set in the fictional Sussex village of Fethering.
When Carole Seddon dutifully attends a former colleague's funeral, she couldn't have predicted that the deceased's daughter would use the occasion to publicly accuse her stepmother of murder. Deciding to investigate, Carole's neighbour Jude joins the Fethering community choir and discovers that one of the choristers is hiding a deadly secret.
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When Jude joins the Fethering community choir, she discovers that at least one of her fellow choristers is hiding a deadly secret.
Although she hadn't known Leonard Mallett very well, nor liked him particularly, Carole Seddon feels duty bound to attend her fellow committee member's funeral. As she suspected, the hymns, readings and sermon are all very predictable - not unlike Leonard himself. What she couldn't have predicted was that the deceased's daughter would use the occasion to publicly accuse her stepmother of murder.
Did Heather Mallett really kill her husband, as many Fethering residents believe? Deciding to get to the heart of the matter, Carole's neighbour Jude joins the new community choir - and discovers that amidst the clashing egos and petty resentments lurk some decidedly false notes. At least one chorister would appear to be hiding a deadly secret - and it's up to Carole and Jude to unearth the truth.
Critic Reviews
“'Peppered with wry wit, the story unfurls smoothly and swiftly. Series fans and newcomers alike will enjoy spending time with the eccentric yet endearing Carole and Jude.' Publishers Weekly”
Graced by ingeniously drawn characters, deft timing of twists, and a to-die-for climax. A stunner Booklist Starred Review
A treasure trove of microgossip Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Simon Brett worked as a producer in radio and television before taking up writing full-time. As well as the Fethering mysteries, he is the author of the much-loved Charles Paris series and the Mrs Pargeter novels. He lives in an Agatha Christie-style village in the South Downs. In 2014 he won the CWA's prestigious Diamond Dagger for an outstanding body of work, and in 2016 he was awarded an OBE for services to literature.
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