Simon Brett

Simon Brett worked as a light entertainment producer in radio and TV before taking up writing full time in 1979. As well as the Charles Paris and Mrs Pargeter detective series, he is also the author of the radio and television series After Henry, the radio series No Commitments and the best-selling How to be a Little Sod. His novel A Shock to the System was filmed starring Michael Caine. Married with three children, he lives in an Agatha Christie-style village on the South Downs.

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Blotto, Twinks and the Ex-King's Daughter Simon Brett A Maxim Jakubowski Great Male Crime Sleuth. Not strictly speaking an invincible male sleuth, Blotto -a nickname for the Right Hon. Devereux Lyminster- is a bit of a nincompoop, whose sleuthing skills are easily outmatched by his brilliant sister... Format: Paperback - Released: 29/07/2010 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

The Witness at the Wedding Simon Brett This terrific mix of family drama, mystery, intrigue and murder makes for a cracking read. A long concealed secret involving murder some 30 years before threatens the well-being of two families about to come together in matrimony. It’s gripping stuff. Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2006 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)