Major Bricket and the Body in the Bell Tower
A cosy crime mystery set in an English village
$63.77
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
26 May 2026
Summary
‘Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted’ - Sunday Times
‘One of British crime’s most assured craftsmen … Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment’ - Guardian
For Major Bricket, attending church in his village of Stunston Peveril in Suffolk is a good way to keep up with the village gossip. Having only recently retired from a career where he was privy to many international secrets, the Major likes to stay in the know.
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781408721339 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1408721333 |
| Author: | Simon Brett |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Constable |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 452g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 162mm x 28mm |
| Series: | The Major Bricket Mysteries |
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Critics Review
Praise for Simon BrettFew crime writers are so enchantingly gifted * Sunday Times *One of British crime’s most assured craftsmen … Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment * Guardian *Murder most enjoyable – Colin DexterSimon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone – Jilly CooperA new Simon Brett novel is an event for mystery fans! – P.D. JamesLike a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cozies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige * New York Times *The wittiest around – Antonia FraserA delightful, thoroughly English whodunnit * Daily Mail *
About The Author
Simon Brett
SIMON BRETT
Simon Brett is the author of over one hundred books, many of them crime novels, including the Charles Paris, Mrs Pargeter, and Fethering series.
Educated at Dulwich College and Wadham College, Oxford, Simon was chairman of the Crime Writers Association from 1986 to 1987 and of the Society of Authors from 1995 to 1997. He was also President of the Detection Club and was awarded the 2014 CWA Diamond Dagger. In 2016 he was awarded an OBE for services to literature.
He lives near Arundel in West Sussex and is married with three grown-up children and six grandchildren.
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