The Cinderella Killer, Simon Brett
The Cinderella Killer, Simon Brett
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The Cinderella Killer

Author: Simon Brett

Narrator: Simon Brett

Unabridged: 6 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2014

Synopsis

Landing a minor part in the Empire Theatre Eastbourne’s Christmas production of Cinderella, Charles Paris soon discovers that his main role is to gently introduce the show’s baffled American star, Kenny Polizzi, to the bizarre customs of English pantomime. During their sessions in the local pub, Charles finds himself increasingly caught up in Polizzi’s tangled affairs. But Charles is about to be far more involved than he might wish when he stumbles across a body beneath Eastbourne Pier. As the world’s press descends, the pantomime rehearsals slip into chaos. It’s up to Charles to put his renowned sleuthing skills to the test to find out who really killed his fellow cast member – and why.

About Simon Brett

Simon Brett was educated at Dulwich College and Wadham College, Oxford, where he earned a First Class Honours Degree in English. He has written over seventy books. Many are crime novels, including the Charles Paris, Mrs. Pargeter, and the Feathering series. Simon was also Chairman of the Crime Writers Association from 1986 to 1987 and of the Society of Authors from 1995 to 1997.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 06, 2021

In this 19th book in the 'Charles Paris' series, the actor/amateur sleuth investigates deaths in the theater. The book can be read as a standalone. ***** Charles Paris, stage actor and amateur sleuth, is cast in a pantomime (musical comedy/skit show) of "Cinderella" in Eastbourne. The rest of the cas......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on January 30, 2020

A nice light read. A typical Simon Brett. Some tongue in cheek and a bit predictable. Enjoyable though.......more

Goodreads review by John on November 11, 2016

This one was phoned in. Shallow characters, boring "mystery", and an utter failure to develop the recurring characters, only two of whom (Charles and Frances Paris) appear, Frances only on the telephone. I also recommend to British writers that they have the dialogue of their American characters rev......more

Goodreads review by Christine on September 03, 2014

I have been reading the Charles Paris mysteries for several years. It’s great to see that author Simon Brett has begun writing a few new books in this classic series. The Charles Paris we love, flaws and all, lands a part in a Christmas production of Cinderella, but ends up investigating a murder. C......more

Goodreads review by T J Harries on March 18, 2017

Not Charles Parris at his best Having read all the Charles Parris books I was so looking forward to this. While it was enjoyable, I still found it run of the mill with an ending that felt tacked on......more

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