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The Hanging in the Hotel Paperback – January 1, 2005

by Simon Brett (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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The Hopwicke Country House Hotel, owned by Jude`s glamorous friend Suzy Longthorne, is to host an event for the all-male society, The Pillars of Sussex. On the night, Jude helps Suzy serve dinner, and in the early hours of the morning they watch with relief as the guests drag themselves to their beds. The next morning, one young solicitor does not come down for breakfast. Jude heads for Nigel Ackford’s room, presuming he is feeling the effects of the night before. It soon becomes apparent, however, that Nigel has been spared his hangover. For Jude finds him hanging from the beams of his four-poster bed... Convinced it was not suicide, Carole and Jude must now find out the truth behind an elaborate attempt to cover up a simple, cold-blooded murder... ‘Simon Brett is one of British crime`s most assured craftsmen’ GUARDIAN `Deftly contrived, light-hearted mysteries’ THE TIMES `A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans` P. D. JAMES
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Pan Books
  3. Publication date
    January 1, 2005
  4. Dimensions
    4.37 x 0.91 x 7.01 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0330490826
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0330490825
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pan Books (January 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0330490826
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0330490825
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.37 x 0.91 x 7.01 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Simon Brett

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Simon Brett worked as a producer in radio and television before taking up writing full time. As well as the much-loved Fethering series, the Mrs Pargeter novels and the Charles Paris detective series, he has written a number of radio and television scripts. Married with three children, he lives in an Agatha Christie-style village on the South Downs. You can find out more about Simon at his website: www.simonbrett.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
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Book was in great condition!
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TAJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017
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Series continues - very good
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful series.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
The Hanging in the Hotel (Fethering, #5) by Simon Brett. Hardback.

This is an earlier book in the Fethering series which I missed and have rewarded myself by finally reading it. The duo of Carole and Jude neighbors in the Fethering community are complete opposites an yet compliment each other in their sleuthing.
Jude's long time friend Suzy Longthorne runs the Hopwicke Country House Hotel. Her background is that of a successful and beautiful former model. although no longer in her youth, she has retained the beauty. Suzy is in dire straits for assistance at the Hotel and rings Jude. Jude jumps at the chance to contribute support to her friend by lending a hand at the Hotel.
The service needed was for the elite Pillars of Sussex a group of businessmen from the local area. That dinner proved to be a tediously boring event although the catering part of it kept Suzy and Jude on their heels. Towards the end of the gathering Jude comes across Nigel Ackford, one of the youngest participants, completely incapacitated due to overindulging in spirits. She helps him to bed as he reports to her of his bright future including the possibility of marriage.
The next morning Jude finds him hanging from the four poster bed in the same room she had previously left him. Suicide or murder?
Jude decides it must be murder and explains the details to Carole. Thus begins the array of possible suspects all with a parade of alibis.
This author never fails to bring me into a story with full dimensional characters. Wonderful series.
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JennyE
5.0 out of 5 stars Fethering novels
Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2015
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My favourite kind of detective series - evocative descriptions, quirky characters, sense of humour and a light touch in the writing
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Jane Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars A Country Club to be avoided!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2009
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The Fethering Mysteries are a joy to read and this broke new ground for Jude and Carole and had a few more complications than the previous books. What an unlikely team these two middle-aged amateur sleuths are. Carole with her inhibitions and steadfast middle-class values and Jude whose background we - and Carole - are only learning in bits and pieces as she wishes to divulge tasters to her past. Jude knows everyone and she fetches up this time with an old friend Suzy - of questionable past and morals - and motives! Another winner for Brett. Keep them coming please.
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L. English
5.0 out of 5 stars Simon Brett
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2013
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Extremely enjoyable, with humour and a good plot I am slowly getting through the all Simon Brett's books. A great way to pass the time if you can't be bothered watching TV. Highly recommended.
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Right Said Fred.
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining light read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2019
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Simon Brett's novels are always entertaining and the contrasting characters of Jude and Carol bring the most out of the situation.
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K REDLEY
3.0 out of 5 stars Flat in Fethering
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2013
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Disappointing finish,I have enjoyed all the Fethering series but this one is a bit flat. Jude and Carole worked hard to get to the end of the mistery but Simon Brett let them down at the end.
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