The Midnight Hour
The Midnight Hour by Elly Griffiths, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2021, is a 352-page work of fiction that delves into the world of mystery and detective work. The story follows the Brighton police as they investigate a murder while contending with a newly established all-women’s private eye firm led by the police chief’s wife. Newly minted private investigator Emma Holmes and her partner Sam Collins are tasked with solving the case of a poisoned theater impresario, a situation complicated by the fact that the police are already involved.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines the lives of Emma and her client, retired music-hall star Verity Malone, who has been accused of the crime. As the investigation unfolds, connections emerge between Verity and other characters, including Max Mephisto and his Hollywood star wife, Lydia Lamont. The plot thickens as Lydia becomes involved, revealing secrets that could change everything. This edition explores themes of competition, collaboration, and the complexities of crime within the backdrop of Brighton’s vibrant theater scene.
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The Brighton police force is on the hunt for another killer, but this time they have some competition–a newly formed all-women’s private eye firm, led by none other than the police chief’s wife.
Newly minted PI Emma Holmes and her partner Sam Collins are just settling into their business when they’re chosen for a high-profile case: retired music-hall star Verity Malone hires them to find out who poisoned her husband, a theater impresario. Verity herself has been accused of the crime. The only hitch–the Brighton police are already on the case, putting Emma in direct competition with her husband, police superintendent Edgar Stephens.
Soon Emma realizes that Verity’s life intersects closely with her own–most notably in their mutual connection, Max Mephisto, who has returned to England from America with his children and famous wife, Hollywood star Lydia Lamont. Lydia, desperately bored in the countryside, catches wind of what Emma and Sam are up to and offers her services. What secret does Lydia know about Verity’s past?
The team of female PIs circle closer to the killer, with the Brighton police hot on their tail. The clues suggest they’re looking for a criminal targeting the old music-hall crew. How long will it be before that trail leads straight back to Max?
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