Mrs Pargeter's Patio
- Authors: Simon Brett
- Series: Book 9 in the Mrs Pargeter series
- Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery
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- Release Date: October 3, 2023
- Print length: 192 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
A surprising discovery right beneath the patio of Mrs Pargeter transforms a calm and sunny June morning into a captivating quest for solutions in the newest addition to the delightful and amusing Mrs Pargeter mystery series.
As a widow, Mrs Pargeter plans to savor her morning coffee on the patio of her Chigwell mansion, hoping to enjoy her lovely garden in tranquility. However, she is taken by surprise when a paving slab gives way beneath her, causing her to fall to the ground - and uncovering a human skull with a precise hole in its forehead!
Instead of immediately involving the authorities, Mrs Pargeter takes it upon herself to investigate the peculiar discovery, eager to spare the police some trouble. With the help of her late husband's 'business associates', private investigator Truffler Mason and chauffeur Gary, she endeavors to unravel the mystery.
The trio quickly deduce that foul play is involved and suspect that the body was concealed during construction work. The real challenge lies in identifying the unknown victim and determining who is responsible for burying them under Mrs Pargeter's patio.
With time running out, Mrs Pargeter and her companions must uncover the truth before suspicion falls on an unexpected figure: her late husband, whose business dealings she remains blissfully unaware of.
Mrs Pargeter's Patio, penned by Simon Brett, recipient of the CWA's Diamond Dagger award, is the ninth installment in the series. Enthusiasts of cozy mysteries will relish this entertaining and humorous journey filled with surprising twists and turns.
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