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 there's one thing the old comrades have learned it's that, in Brighton, the line between art and life - and death - is all too easily blurred...
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
ISBN: 9781784297022
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 259 g
Dimensions: 200 x 166 x 26 mm
Vivid description, masterful sleight of hand and a lightness of touch add up to a terrific read for aficionados and newcomers alike - Guardian
This series is without fail engaging and entertaining and The Vanishing Box is no exception ... I could almost smell the greasepaint and see the flutter of feathers ... Loved it! - Crimewarp
Griffiths manages to juggle humour, homicide and nostalgia in a delightful read - The Times
[Griffiths] weaves a fascinating tale. And, like all good mysteries, some surprising revelations along the way with a delicious twist at the end. Highly recommended - Promoting Crime Fiction
Happy Publication Day Elly Griffiths.
The Vanishing Box, the fourth novel set in post 2nd world war Brighton, has been released upon the nation. Set just before Christmas 1953 the author has produced another crime...
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The Vanishing Box is the fourth book in the Stephens and Mephisto Mystery series by British author, Elly Griffiths. It’s December 1953 and Max Mephisto is back in Brighton doing a show at the Hippodrome, this time... More
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