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Vintage Murder
304 pages
A classic, theatrical mystery where the drama off-stage proves far deadlier than the performance on it.
What it feels like
Step into a classic, well-chilled mystery where the heightened emotions of the theater spill over into deadly reality. The reading experience is steady and methodical, anchored by the analytical presence of a seasoned inspector navigating a web of romantic entanglements and hidden motives. The atmosphere is steeped in the dramatic flair of a touring company, contrasting the glamorous pop of a champagne cork with the chilling reality of a calculated murder. The prose carries a wry, observant tone that perfectly captures the theatricality of the suspects, making it a delightful puzzle for the reader to uncork. It is an ideal match for those who love traditional police procedurals where every suspect seems to be playing a carefully rehearsed part.
- Mood
- dramatic
- suspenseful
- chilled
- Tone
- wry
- theatrical
- analytical
- classic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- hidden motives · theatricality and deception · romantic entanglements · methodical investigation
- The writing
- Classic and methodical, laced with theatrical flair and a dry, observant wit.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from the glamorous, champagne-soaked facade of a cast party to the methodical, chilling unraveling of hidden motives.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic police procedurals and the heightened drama of theatrical settings.
Content notes
- murder
- infidelity
About the book
Death served well-chilled
The leading lady of a theater company touring New Zealand was stunningly beautiful. No one-including her lover-understood why she married the company's pudgy producer. But did she rig a huge jeroboam of champagne to kill her husband during a cast party?
Did her sweetheart? Or was another villain waiting in the wings? On a holiday down under, Inspector Roderick Alleyn must uncork this mystery and uncover a devious killer...
Description from Open Library.
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