Blotto, Twinks and the Dead Dowager Duchess by Simon Brett (English) Paperback B

Description: Blotto, Twinks and the Dead Dowager Duchess by Simon Brett The second novel in Simon Bretts great fun comedy crime series starring Blotto and Twinks. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The extremely aristocratic but extremely thick Blotto and his extremely brainy sister Twinks are attending a weekend house party when the inevitable happens. Their hostess, the Dowager Duchess of Melmont, is murdered. An amateur detective, conveniently staying for the weekend, deduces that the Lyminster family chauffeur Corky Froggett must have done it. For Blotto and Twinks, the only way to prove Corkys innocence is by finding the real perpetrator.So begins the second investigation for the daring duo... one which takes them via an opium den in Limehouse, a Scottish castle and a disused Cornish tin mine, to a thrilling final confrontation at the nerve-centre of the evil League of the Crimson Hand. Yes, Blotto and Twinks are back! Praise for Simon Brett:A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans P D JamesMurder most enjoyable Colin DexterSimon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone. Jilly CooperFew crime writers are so enchantingly gifted Sunday TimesOne of British crimes most assured craftsmen... Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment. Guardian Notes The follow up to the hugely successful first book in the comedy crime series Blotto, Twinks & the Ex-Kings Daughter, which sold out on publication. The extremely aristocratic but extremely thick Blotto and his brainy sister Twinks are attending a weekend house party when their hostess is murdered. So begins the second investigation for the daring duo... Author Biography Born in 1945, Simon Brett was educated at Dulwich College and Wadham College, Oxford, where he gained a First Class Honours degree in English. A great many of his published works are crime novels, including the Charles Paris, Mrs Pargeter and Feathering series. Simon was chairman of the Crime Writers Association from 1986-7 and of the Society of Authors from 1995-7. He lives near Arundel in West Sussex and is married with three grownup children, one grandson, one granddaughter, and four cats. Promotional The second novel in Simon Bretts great fun comedy crime series starring Blotto and Twinks. Long Description The extremely aristocratic but extremely thick Blotto and his extremely brainy sister Twinks are attending a weekend house party when the inevitable happens. Their hostess, the Dowager Duchess of Melmont, is murdered. An amateur detective, conveniently staying for the weekend, deduces that the Lyminster family chauffeur Corky Froggett must have done it. For Blotto and Twinks, the only way to prove Corkys innocence is by finding the real perpetrator.So begins the second investigation for the daring duo... one which takes them via an opium den in Limehouse, a Scottish castle and a disused Cornish tin mine, to a thrilling final confrontation at the nerve-centre of the evil League of the Crimson Hand. Yes, Blotto and Twinks are back! Praise for Simon Brett: A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans P D JamesMurder most enjoyable Colin DexterSimon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone. Jilly CooperFew crime writers are so enchantingly gifted Sunday TimesOne of British crimes most assured craftsmen... Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment. Guardian Promotional "Headline" The second novel in Simon Bretts great fun comedy crime series starring Blotto and Twinks. Details ISBN1849016151 Author Simon Brett Year 2011 ISBN-10 1849016151 ISBN-13 9781849016155 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1945 Media Book Short Title BLOTTO TWINKS & THE DEAD DOWAG Language English Residence ENK Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Series Blotto Twinks Pages 208 DEWEY 823.914 Publication Date 2011-07-21 UK Release Date 2011-07-21 Imprint Constable Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-07-20 AU Release Date 2011-07-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36826623;

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