Elly Griffiths
The Blood Card : The Brighton Mysteries 3 Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
On the eve of the Queens coronation, DI Stephens and Max Mephisto uncover an anarchist plot and a ticking bomb at the same time as solving the murder of a man close to them from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway mysteries.Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie Sunday Express (on Smoke and Mirrors)Elizabeth IIs coronation is looming, but the murder of their wartime commander, Colonel Cartwright, spoils the happy mood for DI Edgar Stephens and magician Max Mephisto. A playbill featuring another deceased comrade is found in Colonel Cartwrights possession, and a playing card, the ace of hearts the blood card. The wartime connection and the suggestion of magic are for Stephens and Mephisto to be summoned to the case.Edgars ongoing investigation into the death of Brighton fortuneteller Madame Zabini is put on hold. Max is busy rehearsing for a spectacular Coronation Day variety show and his television debut so its Edgar who is sent to New York, a land of plenty worlds away from stillrationed England. Hes on the trail of a smalltown mesmerist who may provide the key, but someone silences him first. Its Edgars colleague, DS Emma Holmes, who finds the clue, buried in the files of the Zabini case, that leads them to an anarchist group intent on providing an explosive finale to Coronation Day.Now its up to Edgar, Max and Emma to foil the plot, and find out who it is whos been dealing the cards . . .
Binding: Paperback;384 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: FF; Weight: 392 g; Dimensions: 200 x 138 x 25
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On the eve of the Queens coronation, DI Stephens and Max Mephisto uncover an anarchist plot and a ticking bomb at the same time as solving the murder of a man close to them from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway mysteries.Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie Sunday Express (on Smoke and Mirrors)Elizabeth IIs coronation is looming, but the murder of their wartime commander, Colonel Cartwright, spoils the happy mood for DI Edgar Stephens and magician Max Mephisto. A playbill featuring another deceased comrade is found in Colonel Cartwrights possession, and a playing card, the ace of hearts the blood card. The wartime connection and the suggestion of magic are for Stephens and Mephisto to be summoned to the case.Edgars ongoing investigation into the death of Brighton fortuneteller Madame Zabini is put on hold. Max is busy rehearsing for a spectacular Coronation Day variety show and his television debut so its Edgar who is sent to New York, a land of plenty worlds away from stillrationed England. Hes on the trail of a smalltown mesmerist who may provide the key, but someone silences him first. Its Edgars colleague, DS Emma Holmes, who finds the clue, buried in the files of the Zabini case, that leads them to an anarchist group intent on providing an explosive finale to Coronation Day.Now its up to Edgar, Max and Emma to foil the plot, and find out who it is whos been dealing the cards . . .
Binding: Paperback;384 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: FF; Weight: 392 g; Dimensions: 200 x 138 x 25
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Elly Griffiths
The Blood Card : The Brighton Mysteries 3 Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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