The Vanishing Box: The Brighton Mysteries 4 by Elly Griffiths (English) Paperbac

Description: The Vanishing Box by Elly Griffiths The fourth Stephens and Mephisto mystery from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway series, for fans of Christopher Fowlers Bryant & May books FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The fourth Stephens and Mephisto mystery from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway series - a must-read for fans of Bryant and May. Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie Sunday Express (on Smoke and Mirrors)What do a murdered Brighton flower seller, the death of Cleopatra and a nude tableau show have in common? Read the most dangerous case yet for Stephens and Mephisto to find out. Christmas 1953. Max Mephisto and his daughter Ruby are headlining Brighton Hippodrome, an achievement only slightly marred by the less-than-savoury support act: a tableau show of naked living statues. This might appear to have nothing in common with DI Edgar Stephens current case of the death of a quiet flowerseller, but if theres one thing the old comrades have learned its that, in Brighton, the line between art and life - and death - is all too easily blurred... Author Biography 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 Theakstons 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. Review Enormously engaging ... Post-war Brighton and its Theatre Royal are beautifully captured in all their seedy glory ... subtle, charming and very good - Daily Mail (on The Zig Zag Girl)Original, lively and gripping - Independent (on The Zig Zag Girl)The historical detail is very well done . . . an extremely well-written and well-researched novel - Literary Review (on The Zig Zag Girl) Long Description The fourth Stephens and Mephisto mystery from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway series - a must-read for fans of Bryant and May. Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie Sunday Express (on Smoke and Mirrors ) What do a murdered Brighton flower seller, the death of Cleopatra and a nude tableau show have in common? Read the most dangerous case yet for Stephens and Mephisto to find out. Christmas 1953. Max Mephisto and his daughter Ruby are headlining Brighton Hippodrome, an achievement only slightly marred by the less-than-savoury support act: a tableau show of naked living statues. This might appear to have nothing in common with DI Edgar Stephens current case of the death of a quiet flowerseller, but if theres one thing the old comrades have learned its that, in Brighton, the line between art and life - and death - is all too easily blurred... Review Quote Vivid description , masterful sleight of hand and a lightness of touch add up to a terrific read for aficionados and newcomers alike Promotional "Headline" The fourth Stephens and Mephisto mystery from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway series, for fans of Christopher Fowlers Bryant & May books Details ISBN178429702X Author Elly Griffiths Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2018 ISBN-10 178429702X ISBN-13 9781784297022 Format Paperback Imprint Quercus Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 823.92 Subtitle The Brighton Mysteries 4 Series The Brighton Mysteries Pages 368 Short Title The Vanishing Box Language English UK Release Date 2018-11-01 Publication Date 2018-11-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-10-29 NZ Release Date 2018-10-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117992465;

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