- Hardcover: 221 pages
- Publisher: Scribner (Feb 1987)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0684186853
- ISBN-13: 978-0684186856
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 313,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Nice Class of Corpse: Mrs. Pargeter Series, Book 1
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The Devereux is a nice residential hotel which caters for a nice class of guest. But the arrival of Mrs Pargeter seems to act as a catalyst of disaster for everyone connected to it. On the morning after her arrival the corpse of one of the frailer residents is found at the foot of the main stairs.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Simon Brett at his best, left me guessing right to the end. Very entertaining, Mrs Pargeter is a wonderful character, nothing like Miss Marple (although I love Miss Marple too!). Can't wait to read all the rest of the books in this series which Kindle are gradually putting available for download. Highly recommended.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book in one sitting (228 pages) It really flows well and has you guessing as to who the murderer is. It's set in a seaside long stay hotel which is filled with middle/upper class residents spending their retirement. There is a lot happening, a lot of murders, a lot of suspects and a lot of twists in the tale. I rate this book very highly although it is not an interlectual novel - but is nice and easy to read and leaves you awaiting the next book in the series.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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What a find. Mrs Pargeter is a treasure- redolent of Joyce Porter but more switched on. English murders at their best.A lovely mix of Agatha Christie, Midsomer Murders and a load of other traditional English writers but with an edge like a hot knife through butter. I'm already scanning the rest of Simon Brett's Mrs Pargeter titles! Recommended in spades!
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