A Stage Set for Murder
by Alice Castle
DESCRIPTION
A hush descends across the theatre. All eyes are on the leading actor, standing in the spotlight as he delivers his final lines… But will this killer performance be his last?
Sarah Vane is happily working on the costumes for the Merstairs production of A Midsummer Night’s Dreamat the local theatre. But when star of the show and well-known local electrician Gavin Scott is crushed by a lighting rig during dress rehearsals, the play turns deadly.
Everyone thinks the disaster was a tragic accident, but when Sarah finds a knife and traces of pink lipstick at the scene, she suspects foul play.
The discovery of a confidential letter, hidden inside a well-thumbed copy of the play, puts Gavin’s ex-wife firmly in the frame, but maybe the spurned stage manager had a score to settle? And just who is plaguing the players with a series of mischievous pranks?
With opening night fast approaching, the show must go on. But before anyone can say ‘break a leg’, a second member of the company breaks their neck. Sarah is taking every cue to keep the rest of the cast and crew safe. Can she uncover the killer before the final curtain falls?
A totally charming and utterly gripping English murder mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis and Agatha Christie.
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MY THOUGHTS
With more than a chaotic and extremely stressful dress rehearsal, everyone hopes that opening night will go more smoothly. There is definitely skepticism about things especially when someone on the cast is carrying out frustrating pranks. Sarah decides that she must investigate what has happened, but even before she can start getting answers, another cast member dies. While it looks like an accident, Sarah and the police believe otherwise.. Finding out who is responsible is imperative.
This is the seventh book in the Sarah Vane Mysteries series and it is just as delightful as the previous installments. With Sarah’s relationship with Charles going strong she clearly has his support - even if his ex-wife is being annoying. The same is true of her friendship with Daphne, even if she is not always helpful. The mysteries in this series are always engaging, and I look forward to seeing what lies ahead for Sarah.
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