New York, NY, U.S.A.: Warner Books, Incorporated, 1991. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. An Amateur Corpse is another fascinating Simon Brett mystery set in the backdrop of theater. Charles Paris is a part-time detective and professional actor, drawn into the affairs of an amateur theater company. Charles's friend Hugo's wife is murdered, and Hugo is charged with the crime. Paris takes on the case personally. The solution to the mystery lies in a clever double alibi. An Amateur Corpse is an absorbing and entertaining account of theatrical back staging, back scratching and backbiting. Author Bio: Simon Brett is a former radio and television comedy producer, who has been writing fulltime for more than 20 years. Creator of the Charles Paris, Mrs. Pargeter and Fethering series of mysteries, Brett's psychological thriller, "A Shock to the System" was made into a movie starring Michael Caine. Married, with three children, he lives in an Agatha Christie-style village in West Sussex, England. 194 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges..

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Title: An Amateur Corpse
Author: Brett, Simon
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Warner Books, Incorporated, 1991
Keywords: ENGLAND FICTION LONDON PARIS CHARLES FICTITIOUS CHARACTER MYSTERY DETECTIVE GENERAL ACTORS 0446359602 NOVELS:
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