The Busy Body

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Discover a thrilling adventure with this wickedly funny murder mystery that perfectly blends the humor of 'Veep' with the intrigue of classic whodunits. Set in a dynamic world, this novel will captivate fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose. It's a brand new trade paperback (UK) published by Hachette Australia, slated for release in 2024. Immerse yourself in the clever narrative as you meet our charmingly nosy narrator, a ghostwriter for the elite, who secures the ultimate assignment: to pen a tell-all memoir for the recently disgraced Presidential Candidate, Dorothy Gibson.

With a gripping plot laced with unexpected twists, this modern take on Agatha Christie-esque storytelling offers an escapist experience that keeps you turning page after page. Friends become foes, and every character harbors secrets. Engaging read-alikes include praise from authors like Alex Michaelides and Sophie Hannah, ensuring you’ll be eager for more long after you finish.

Don't miss out on this delightful read that promises to satisfy anyone seeking thrilling fiction brimming with wit and humor. Perfect for your next book club or cozy reading night, this compelling murder mystery is sure to be a conversation starter.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780733651632.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733651632
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: Hachette Australia


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Veep meets Agatha Christie in this wickedly funny murder mystery for fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose





'A hugely entertaining character who is wry, gossipy and completely compelling. Full of twists and turns worthy of a classic mystery novel' ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of The Silent Patient



'Gripping . . . with a wonderful detective readers will be dying to meet again' SOPHIE HANNAH



'A thoroughly modern, Agatha Christie-esque mystery . . . A delightfully escapist, page-turner' KIMBERLEY MCCREIGHT



Meet our narrator: witty, nosy, professional weaver of lies - aka ghostwriter for the rich and famous - and now, lander of The Dream Assignment (that is, a politician's tell-all memoir).



Enter Dorothy Gibson: recently toppled Presidential Candidate, aka that woman, the most talked-about person in the country right now (for the wrong reasons).



Add: an invitation to the middle of nowhere, one well-heeled neighbour dying under Suspicious Circumstances, a secret investigation and an unreasonably beautiful man.



This is a story even our ghostwriter wasn't expecting. And for once, it's all hers.





'Fast, funny, furious' The Australian Women's Weekly



'A delight from start to finish. If you like Agatha Christie you'll love this' ALEX MICHAELIDES



'A highly entertaining mystery with ingenuity and flair aplenty' SOPHIE HANNAH



'A modern take on classic crime fiction which delivers an addictive mix of Dorothy Parker's

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