Death in the Dressing Room

About the book

Neighbours Carole and Jude are on the case of a gruesome murder at the local theatre in the newest Fethering village mystery by acclaimed author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman, this cozy crime novel is sure to have added bite!

Carole Seddon, a retired woman in the seaside village of Fethering, isn't a fan of the theatre. But her neighbour Jude, with a colorful past including acting, is intrigued when she attends the closing night of a play based on a TV sitcom. Carole's interest is piqued as she suspects the leading man, Drake Purslow, may have a connection to one of her scandalous friends.

The night takes a dark turn when Jude discovers Drake dead in his dressing room under suspicious circumstances. With a cast mainly comprised of actors from the original sitcom, Jude is determined to uncover a long-held grudge or more recent motives behind the murder. And nosy Carole, despite her protests, is right there by her side to assist.

If you haven't yet met Carole and Jude, now is the perfect time to jump in and see why The Guardian hails Simon Brett as one of British crime's top talents. Fans of Janice Hallett and M.C. Beaton are in for a thrilling read!