It's Christmas at the theatre – and murder is afoot. Scene of Crime is a festive whodunnit from Jill McGown, author of Murder at the Old Vicarage. It's the season to murder .
. . It's three days before Christmas and the Malworth Amateur Dramatic Society's rehearsals of Cinderella, scripted by local GP Carl Bignall, are struggling thanks to a flu epidemic.
But, as rehearsals finally get under way at the Riverside Theatre, the police across town enter Carl's house - and discover the body of his wife, Estelle . . .
Why was Carl so late for rehearsal? Why is the Bignalls' neighbour so reluctant to tell the truth about what he witnessed? And why is Dr Denis Leeward, Carl's partner, sitting in his car, slightly bruised and in a state of guilty panic?All Detective Chief Inspector Lloyd knows for sure, as he takes charge of the investigation, is that one of them is a murderer . . .
'One of the generation of crime writers who shifted the genre firmly into the contemporary world. Although she held fast to the traditional skill of well-crafted plots, she brought a modern perspective to characters and situations, creating a series of thoughtful and engaging police procedurals' - Val McDermid
Jill McGown
Jill McGown was a British author known for her mystery novels. Her most notable works include the Lloyd and Hill series, featuring detectives Inspector Lloyd and Sergeant Judy Hill. McGown's writing style was characterized by intricate plots, well-developed characters, and a keen eye for detail. She made significant contributions to the mystery genre with her ability to craft compelling whodunits that kept readers guessing until the very end. One of her most famous works is "A Perfect Match," which showcases her talent for creating suspenseful and engaging crime fiction. McGown's impact on the genre continues to be felt, as her novels remain popular among mystery fans worldwide.
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