- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Pan; 2 edition (8 Feb 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330376977
- ISBN-13: 978-0330376976
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 479,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Simon Brett has got into his stride with his second book in the Fethering Mysteries series... His light touch produces an enjoyable mystery' Sunday Telegraph
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Fethering's own amateur lady detectives must investigate a shocking murder in the shadow of the South Downs
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Character Development from The Body on the Beach,
By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" (Thanks for Providing My Reviews over 110,000 Helpful Votes Globally) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Death on the Downs (Paperback)
It would be a mistake to read this book without first reading The Body on the Beach in which amateur detectives and neighbors Carole Seddon and Jude (no last name) meet one another. If opposites attract, these two fiftyish women make that point. Carole is a retired Home Office bureaucrat who likes things tidy and prefers her distance from people. Jude is friendly, messy, and plunges right in. That contrast was well established in The Body on the Beach. In Death on The Downs, the two characters begin to develop other facets. But if you haven't read the first book, you'll miss the relevance of much of that character development.
Carole Seddon once again stumbles on evidence of foul play when she uncovers a human skeleton while seeking shelter from the rain in an old barn. The local police are very sympathetic and even offer her counseling. Carole learns that there's been a young woman missing for four months. Could that be the victim? When Carole shares her experiences and theory with Jude, Jude is floored. She knows the missing woman! Carole begins to exploit her developing social skills to find out more about what's going on in Weldisham, where she found the bones. Jude uses her alternative therapy contacts (and a little blackmail) to check out other lines of inquiry. Carole knows she's on the right track when she begins to receive threats. Before the story is over, she'll pay a high price for her curiosity. Readers who enjoyed The Body on the Beach will find Death on the Downs to be an easier book to read, with more interesting action. This series is well worth reading and I hope you enjoy it!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Outstanding Piece of Crime Fiction!,
This review is from: Death on the Downs (Paperback)
This is the second case for the two most intriguing crime-busting duo alive. This is definitely better than the first, now that their characters have been established, and it is well plotted, with an excellent ending. It ends with a slight cliffhanger involving Carole, but the case itself is excellent. It's humurous, pacy, just what you need on a hot beach or a cold winter night.If you haven't ever read a Simon Brett, read the three current Fethering Mysteries! They are spellbinding!
5.0 out of 5 stars
On my Top 10 of crime fiction.,
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This review is from: Death on the Downs (Paperback)
I'm so glad I discovered these two lady sleuths, both enchanting but a case of opposites attract. A grisly bag of bones is found by Carole and off they go in a second crime on the South Downs, plotting and schemimg their way around the police - and each other at times. Brett has a sharp eye for the social comedy of the middle-classes and never misses an opportunity to side-swipe their dual morality. I had the third Fethering Mystery on order before I'd finishined reading this one. Write on Simon Brett.
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