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The Liar in the Library

By Simon Brett
Series: Fethering Village Mysteries
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The Liar in the Library by Simon Brett is a captivating crime and thriller novel that revolves around a library event gone wrong. When an unpopular author is found dead after a contentious book talk, librarian Jude's friend Carole steps in to unravel the mystery. As secrets unfold and suspicions rise, this intriguing whodunit keeps readers guessing until the end.
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This book might appeal to you if you enjoy cosy mysteries set in quaint English villages, filled with sly humour and quirky characters. The story's intriguing blend of murder, deception, and an amateur sleuth trying to solve the puzzle will keep you thoroughly entertained.

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In the sleepy, English village of Fethering, an author event at the local library ends in murder and it's up to amateur sleuths Carole and Jude to solve the case.

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Fethering has everything a sleepy coastal town should: snug English pubs, cosy cottages, a little local library - and the occasional murder ...

A bestselling author with a soaring ego and wandering hands has come to town, but he won't be leaving. Jude is the prime suspect; she was, after all, the last person to slap Burton St Clair alive. If she is to prove her innocence she will have to dust off her detective skills, recruit her prim and proper friend (and partner-in-sleuthing) Carole, and together they must find the real culprit.

Series: Fethering Village Mysteries

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  • The Liar in the Library
    Fethering has everything a sleepy coastal town should: snug English pubs, cosy cottages, a little local library - and the occasional murder ... A bestselling author with a soaring ego and wandering hands has come to town, but he won't be leaving. Jude is the prime suspect; she was, after all, the last person to slap Burton St Clair alive....
    By Simon Brett
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The Liar in the Library by Simon Brett is celebrated for its engaging and witty approach to village mysteries, akin to classic crime writing. Critics highlight Brett's enchanting storytelling, humour, and timeless style, making the novel a delightful entertainment experience. The book is often praised for its clever contrivance and the enjoyable manner in which it handles murder mysteries.

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ISBN: 9781786894861

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Thorn

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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Cosy Crime Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Fethering Village Mysteries Simon Brett

About the Author

Simon Brett worked as a producer in radio and television before taking up writing full-time. He was awarded an OBE in the 2016 New Year's Honours 'for services to literature' and also was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. In 2014 he won the CWA's prestigious Diamond Dagger for an outstanding body of work.

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