Blotto, Twinks and the Stars of the Silver Screen

(Author) Simon Brett
Format: Paperback
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Another hair-raising adventure featuring the aristocratic brother and sister sleuthing duo! The end of the cricket season spells gloom for Blotto, until he is invited to bat against the Hollywood cricket team out in sunny LA, where rain never stops play. And so begins the latest adventure for Blotto and his supremely gifted sister Twinks. Although their mother, the Dowager Duchess of Tawcester, keeps a strict rein on her two children, she knows America is full of wealthy young men, all of whom will fall in love with her daughter - and marriage to a Texan millionaire would solve the Tawcester financial problems once and for all. So, accompanied by trusty chauffeur Corky Froggett, the intrepid siblings head out to California. On arrival in Hollywood they are invited to a glitzy party where they are introduced to a firmament of Hollywood stars, directors and gossip columnists, but the mood of the party suddenly curdles with the breaking news that beautiful starlet Mimsy La Pim - the (former) love of Blotto's life - has been kidnapped. And Blotto is determined to make it his personal mission to rescue her. But in the world of old-fashioned cricket matches, gigantic Hollywood egos, film-making disasters and merciless crooks, it soon falls to Twinks to rescue her brother from the various messes he creates when attempting to rescue his damsel in distress. Will the siblings ever get back to Tawcester Towers - or will it be a case of death before wicket?

Information
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781472118295
Publish year:
2018
Publish date:
Jan. 9, 2018

Simon Brett

Simon Brett is a British author known for his comedic mystery novels. He is best known for his long-running series featuring amateur detective Charles Paris and the elderly sleuth Mrs. Pargeter. Brett's writing style is witty and lighthearted, often incorporating humor and satire into his mysteries. He has made significant contributions to the cozy mystery genre, blending traditional whodunit elements with clever wordplay and engaging characters. One of his most famous works is "A Nice Class of Corpse," the first book in the Charles Paris series. Brett's works have entertained readers for decades with their delightful mix of mystery and humor.

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