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The Postscript Murders

a gripping mystery that will keep you guessing from first page to last
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The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths is an intriguing blend of crime and thriller that follows Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur as she unravels the mystery behind the death of an elderly woman. What initially appears to be natural causes soon turns suspicious when clues emerge in the form of bizarre murders mentioned in crime novels. The story takes readers on a captivating journey across the book world, expertly intertwining plots and suspects.
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The ultimate gripping murder mystery to curl up with, from the bestselling author of The Stranger Diaries and the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries

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The ultimate gripping murder mystery for winter nights, from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries.

'Witty and charming' The Times

'This super-readable thriller will have you hooked' Sun

The death of a ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition should absolutely not be suspicious. DS Harbinder Kaur certainly sees nothing to concern her in carer Natalka's account of Peggy Smith's death.

But when Natalka reveals that Peggy lied about her heart condition and that she had been sure someone was following her...

And that Peggy Smith had been a 'murder consultant' who plotted deaths for authors and knew more about murder than anyone has any right to...

And when clearing out Peggy's flat ends in Natalka being held at gunpoint by a masked figure...

Well then DS Harbinder Kaur thinks that maybe there is no such thing as an unsuspicious death after all.

From the sleepy seaside town of Shoreham to the granite streets of Aberdeen, The Postscript Murders is a literary mystery for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Agatha Christie and anyone who's ever wondered just how authors think up such realistic crimes...

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The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths is lauded for its charm and gentle storytelling. It's described as a witty, light-hearted celebration of crime fiction with a captivating cast of characters. The book is considered both a love letter to murder mysteries and a delightful homage to vintage English crime novels, making it an entertaining read for crime fiction enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787477650

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Elly Griffiths is the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and the Brighton Mysteries. She has won the CWA Dagger in the Library, has been shortlisted five times for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for The Lantern Men. Her new series featuring Detective Harbinder Kaur began with The Stranger Diaries, which was a Richard and Judy book club pick and won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in the USA. It was followed by The Postscript Murders, shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and Bleeding Heart Yard. Elly has two grown-up children and lives near Brighton with her archaeologist husband.

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