The Busy Body
The Busy Body by Kemper Donovan, published by Little, Brown Book Group on September 5, 2024, is a 336-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and crime. The narrative follows a witty and nosy ghostwriter who finds herself entangled in a murder mystery while working on a politician’s tell-all memoir. As she navigates the complexities of her assignment, she encounters a recently toppled presidential candidate and a suspicious death that leads her into a web of intrigue.
Readers will discover a story filled with unexpected twists and turns, as the protagonist’s professional skills as a weaver of lies come into play. The plot unfolds in a cozy setting, where the dynamics of women sleuths and crime converge. With a blend of humor and suspense, this edition presents a unique take on the classic mystery genre, inviting readers to engage with a narrative that promises to keep them guessing.
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‘A hugely entertaining character who is wry, gossipy and completely
compelling. Full of twists and turns worthy of a classic mystery novel’
ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of The Silent Patient
‘Gripping . . . with a wonderful detective readers will be dying to meet again’
SOPHIE HANNAH
How to put a positive spin on a murder mystery…
Meet our narrator: witty, nosy, a professional weaver of lies – aka ghostwriter for the rich
and famous – and now, lander of The Dream Assignment (that is, a politician’s tell-all
memoir).
Enter Dorothy Gibson: recently toppled Presidential C andidate, aka that woman, the most
talked-about person in the country right now… for all the wrong reasons.
Add — an invitation to the middle of nowhere, one well-heeled neighbour dying under
Suspicious C ircumstances, a secret investigation — and an unreasonably beautiful man.
The result — a story even our ghostwriter wasn’t expecting. And for once, it’s all hers…
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