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An Evening with Elly Griffiths

Tuesday 31st October 2023
19:00 at Waterstones, Salisbury

The Great Deceiver (Hardback)

Join us for an evening with best-selling author Elly Griffiths as she shares her newest novel The Great Deceiver with us.

The next gripping volume in The Brighton Mysteries series by bestselling author Elly Griffiths.

Magician Max Mephisto, now divorced and living in London, is on his way to visit daughter Ruby and her new-born baby when he is hailed by a voice from the past, fellow performer Ted English, aka the Great Deceiver. Ted's assistant, Cherry, has been found dead in her Brighton boarding house and he's convinced that he'll be accused of her murder.

Max agrees to talk to his friend, Superintendent Edgar Stephens, who is investigating the case. What Max doesn't know is that the girl's family have hired private detective duo Emma Holmes (aka Mrs Stephens) and Sam Collins to do some digging of their own.

The inhabitants of the boarding house, most of whom are performing in an Old Time Music Hall show on Brighton pier, are a motley crew. The house is also connected to a sinister radio personality called Pal. When a second magician's assistant is killed, Edgar suspects a serial killer. He persuades Max to come out of semi-retirement and take part in a summer show. But who can pose as his assistant? Edgar shocks the team by recommending someone close ...

'Original, lively and gripping' Independent

'Full of period detail, smart plotting and likeable characters' Mail on Sunday

'Full of fun and expertly plotted' Sunday Express

There will be a chance for audience Q&A plus a book signing to end the night. Ticket price includes a glass of wine or soft drink equivalent. We hope you can join us.

Waterstones, Salisbury

Tuesday 31st October 2023
19:00

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