Death and the Final Cut
Death and the Final Cut by G. M. Malliet, published by Severn House on November 4, 2025, is a cozy mystery that unfolds in the backdrop of a Hollywood film set in Cambridge. The story centers around Agnes Dermont, a fading star making a comeback in the film Viking Bride. However, her return to the spotlight takes a dark turn when she is discovered with a Viking knife buried in her chest, prompting Detective Chief Inspector Arthur St. Just to delve into the tangled web of rivalries and secrets among the cast and crew.
Readers will find a narrative rich with intrigue as Detective St. Just navigates the complexities of the film industry, uncovering the tensions that threaten to overshadow the production. The book explores themes of mystery and suspense, drawing on elements of traditional detective work and police procedurals. With 256 pages, this edition offers an engaging exploration of crime and the darker side of fame, appealing to fans of genre fiction and cozy mysteries alike.
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A fading Hollywood star is back in the spotlight – but for deadly reasons!
Hollywood descends on Cambridge when the historic Round Church becomes a film set for Viking Bride, starring famous – albeit fading – actress Agnes Dermont.
But Agnes’ big comeback quickly descends into farce due to the woeful script and acting, not to mention the general disregard for historical authenticity – although a Viking knife turns out to be a little too real when Agnes is found with it buried in her chest.
Detective Chief Inspector Arthur St. Just encounters bitter rivalries, simmering tensions and devastatingly dark secrets among the cast and crew as he investigates, but can he work out who was so determined that Agnes wouldn’t make the film’s final cut?
This page-turning cosy mystery series is perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Simon Brett, Richard Osman, Janice Hallett, Faith Martin and Fiona Leitch.
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