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The Big Over Easy

Nursery Crime Adventures 1
By Jasper Fforde
Series: Nursery Crime
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The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde is a quirky detective novel set in Reading, where Detective Jack Spratt and his assistant Mary Mary investigate the mysterious death of Humpty Dumpty. The investigation is filled with nursery rhyme characters and clever humour as the pair seek to unravel the enigma behind the giant egg’s fall. This imaginative and satirical story blends mystery with elements of fantasy and wit.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate quirky mysteries with a dash of wit and whimsy. Set in a world where nursery rhyme characters and detectives collide, it offers clever wordplay, intriguing plots, and an imaginative twist on classic tales, perfect for fans of unique and unconventional stories.

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The Big Over Easy

A Sunday Times bestseller in hardback, THE BIG OVER EASY heralds the start of an ingenious new series from the creator of the international phenomenon Thursday Next.

A Sunday Times bestseller in hardback, THE BIG OVER EASY heralds the start of an ingenious new series from the creator of the international phenomenon Thursday Next.

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It's Easter in Reading – a bad time for eggs – and no one can remember the last sunny day. Humpty Dumpty, well-known nursery favourite, large egg, ex-convict and former millionaire philanthropist, is found shattered beneath a wall in a shabby area of town.

Following the pathologist's careful reconstruction of Humpty's shell, Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and his Sergeant Mary Mary are soon grappling with a sinister plot involving cross-border money laundering, the illegal Bearnaise sauce market, corporate politics, and the cut and thrust world of international Chiropody.

As Jack and Mary stumble around the streets of Reading in Jack's Lime Green Austin Allegro, the clues pile up, but Jack has his own problems to deal with.

And on top of everything else, the Jellyman is coming to town...

Series: Nursery Crime

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The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde is praised for its clever humour, wordplay, and literary allusions. Reviewers highlight the book's ingenious blend of fantasy and classic murder mystery elements, complemented by a well-constructed plot full of surprises. Its accessible and humorous style is described as both a comedic work and a genuine whodunnit, appealing to a wide range of readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340897102

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: b/w line illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 416

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Fiction General Fiction Jasper Fforde Literary Fiction Series: Nursery Crime

About the Author

Jasper Fforde traded a varied career in the film industry for staring out of the window and sucking the end of a pencil. He lives and works in Wales and has a passion for aviation.

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