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A review by paradise_library
Death on the Pier by Jamie West
5.0
4.5 stars
Books and theatre are my two favourite things. I love it when my worlds collide and I get to read about show business – which as we all know can be murder – especially when it’s set in such a wonderfully, vibrant city like Brighton.
Death on the Pier is a delightful read. The magic and mayhem of opening night, combined with murder and mystery, all set in the glorious 1930s, which adds to the richness of the story because of the colourful glamour of the costumes.
Characters were well drawn and interesting – each of them had a strong personality and a motive, ensuring it wasn’t too easy to figure out whodunnit.
All the references to theatre were lovely touches that enhanced the plot (and led to the answer if you’re a stagey type) – it’s a fabulous debut and start to a series.
Books and theatre are my two favourite things. I love it when my worlds collide and I get to read about show business – which as we all know can be murder – especially when it’s set in such a wonderfully, vibrant city like Brighton.
Death on the Pier is a delightful read. The magic and mayhem of opening night, combined with murder and mystery, all set in the glorious 1930s, which adds to the richness of the story because of the colourful glamour of the costumes.
Characters were well drawn and interesting – each of them had a strong personality and a motive, ensuring it wasn’t too easy to figure out whodunnit.
All the references to theatre were lovely touches that enhanced the plot (and led to the answer if you’re a stagey type) – it’s a fabulous debut and start to a series.