Death Stops the Frolic
“Death Stops the Frolic” by George Bellairs, published by Agora Books on March 19, 2020, is a standalone mystery that showcases the author’s classic wit and trademark style. The story unfolds during a seemingly joyous Anniversary Tea Party at Zion Chapel, where the playful Alderman Harbuttle’s festivities take a dark turn when he is discovered murdered, a bread knife embedded in his chest. Superintendent Nankivell of the local police force is tasked with unraveling the mystery, revealing a web of secrets hidden within the chapel’s walls.
Readers will find a narrative that blends elements of cozy mystery with a detective investigation, as Nankivell navigates a growing list of suspects, each with their own motives for wanting the Alderman out of the picture. The book delves into the dynamics of the community and the complexities of human behavior, all set against the backdrop of a seemingly innocent gathering. With 200 pages of engaging storytelling, this edition invites readers to explore the twists and turns of a classic mystery.
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Before there was Littlejohn, there was Nankivell.With his classic wit and trademark style, George Bellairs delivers this standalone mystery sure to keep you guessing. And when they’re up, they’re up-up-up, And when they’re down, they’re down, And when they’re half-way up…On a joyous afternoon filled with tea and cake, something strange happens at Zion Chapel’s Anniversary Tea Party. The infamous Alderman Harbuttle is behaving uncharacteristically playful – laughing with the assembly, singing rhymes, and leading people in a rousing game of Follow-My-Leader throughout the chapel’s winding halls.But his jubilee is cut short when the revellers find the Alderman’s murdered body in the dark recesses of the chapel, a bread knife buried to the hilt in his chest.Superintendent Nankivell of the local police force takes up the case, and his investigation quickly stirs up sinister secrets lurking within the walls of Zion Chapel. His suspect list soon proves massive, as he learns there are many people who would be happier without the sanctimonious Alderman Harbuttle around… Death Stops the Frolic was first published as Turmoil in Zion in 1943.
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