Death and the Final Cut - (St. Just Mystery) by G M Malliet (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A fading Hollywood star is back in the spotlight - but for deadly reasons!

Hollywood descends on Cambridge when the historic Round Church becomes a Scandinavian film set for A 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.

Review Quotes

A twisty plot, vivid personalities, and some gentle British humor make this an enjoyable read, particularly for dedicated Anglophile mystery lovers-- "Booklist on Death and the Old Master"

Fans of the early Martha Grimes novels as well as the work of Robert Barnard and C.S. Challinor will also find much to like here. A real find for old-school mystery fans-- "Booklist Starred Review of Death and the Lit Chick"

Fans of Dorothy Sayers' novels and other Golden Age British mysteries will enjoy this contemporary salute-- "Library Journal on Death at the Alma Mater"

For fans of old-fashioned cozies-- "Booklist on Death in Cornwall"

Longtime cozy fans will be reminded of golden age classics starring Dorothy Sayers' Harriet Vane and Edmund Crispin's Gervase Fen. Malliet's writing is both smooth and elegant and her humor delicious. The reader who hasn't yet discovered Malliet's St. Just mystery series has a real treat in store-- "Booklist Starred Review of Death at the Alma Mater"

Lots of humor and a bit of 'guess who this writer is' make this one a good choice for readers who enjoy intelligent cozies and traditional mysteries-- "Library Journal on Death and the Lit Chick"

Low-key, highly professional work right up to the unmasking of the surprisingly well-hidden killer-- "Kirkus Reviews on Death in Cornwall"

Malliet draws the reader in with elegant prose and distinctive characters-- "Publishers Weekly on Death in Cornwall"

Malliet's latest offers readers an unhurried pace, a richly diverse cast of characters, and intriguing glimpses into modern-day police work and the grit behind the glamour in the worlds of academia, writing, and publishing-- "Booklist on Death in Print "

Top notch ... readers will find a tasty tale that doesn't disappoint. Perfect for fans of the wickedly funny cozy writers M.C. Beaton and Catriona McPherson-- "Booklist on In Prior's Wood"