Pretty as a Picture

Name: Pretty as a Picture
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SKU: 9781782277019
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By Elizabeth Little

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Summary

In Pretty as a Picture by Elizabeth Little, a talented film editor finds herself on a mysterious island to work on a new movie project. She becomes embroiled in a real-life murder mystery that echoes the plot of the film, leading her to unravel both the truth behind the crime and the complexities of her own life. The book cleverly delves into themes of obsession and deception within the glamorous yet perilous film industry.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a thrilling and witty narrative that delves into the world of film-making with a twist of crime. With a clever protagonist and a suspenseful plot involving a murder mystery on a film set, it combines dark humour with tense moments to keep you engaged. Fans of mysteries and the inner workings of Hollywood might find this an exciting and intriguing read.

Pretty as a Picture

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Some girl dies.

Film editor Marissa has read better loglines for films, but still jumps at the chance to travel to a small island to work with the legendary—and legendarily demanding—director Tony Rees.

But she soon discovers that on this set, nothing is as it seems. There are rumours of accidents and indiscretions, of burgeoning scandals and perilous schemes. In the midst of this chaos, Marissa is herself drawn into an amateur investigation of the real-life murder that is the movie's central subject.

The only problem is, the killer may still be on the loose. And he might not be finished.

Pretty as a Picture is a glorious buffet—a twisty story, a cinephile's delight, a knockout of a heroine. I loved it' - Laura Lippman, author of Sunburn.

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Elizabeth Little's Pretty as a Picture receives praise for its inventive approach to the crime genre, offering a unique and unexpected twist. The book is highlighted for its engaging storyline, appealing to cinephiles, and features a standout heroine. The backdrop of glamour and privilege, combined with a strong yet vulnerable protagonist, adds to its allure according to reviewers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782277019

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Elizabeth Little Fiction General Fiction

About the Author

A graduate of Harvard University, Elizabeth Little is the author of the novel Dear Daughter, as well as the nonfiction books Biting the Wax Tadpole and Trip of the Tongue. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Review of Books, among other publications. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.