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Hattie Steals the Show

A West End Murder Mystery of Music, Deception, and Theatrical Secrets (A Theatreland Mystery 2)
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Hattie Steals the Show by Patrick Gleeson follows the intriguing tale of stage manager Hattie Cocker. While exploring the West End theatre in preparation for her new temporary gig, she unexpectedly stumbles upon the dead body of the current musical's composer. A week later, the prime... Read More
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Hattie Steals the Show

There will be scores to settle when Hattie is caught up in a murder related to the production of a musical in a grand Tudor house -- in the new Theatreland mystery.

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Hattie Steals the Show by Patrick Gleeson follows the intriguing tale of stage manager Hattie Cocker. While exploring the West End theatre in preparation for her new temporary gig, she unexpectedly stumbles upon the dead body of the current musical's composer.

A week later, the prime suspect in the murder case appears at Hattie's doorstep, pleading for her assistance in proving his innocence. To help him, Hattie must locate a missing musical score. Her search leads her to the grand country home of producer Sir Trevor Dougray, where she is stage managing a two-week workshop for his new show.

As layers of deception unfold, Hattie finds herself questioning whom she truly knows and whom she can trust...

Readers love the Theatreland Whodunnits!

'I loved this book! The characters are described with warm insight and humour, and the plot twists keep you hooked. I found the book unputdownable, and also a fascinating account of a theatre production. Highly recommended!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real reader review

'A fun, theatre-filled cosy with a great cast of characters... An enjoyable start to a new series and I look forward to the next one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real reader review

'Classic murder mystery which keeps you guessing. Patrick Gleeson has a sharp eye for the details of theatrical life, the egos and insecurities that inhabit it, and a very good ear for dialogue. Hugely enjoyable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real reader review

Series: A Theatreland Mystery

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835010051

Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bedford Square Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Patrick has a degree in philosophy and classics, another one in technical theatre and stage management, and one more in business administration. He has worked as a theatre sound designer, an 'interpretive naturalist' at an aquarium, a software developer, a business mentor to fledgling entrepreneurs, and a voice actor.

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