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A Messy Murder

The Decluttering Mysteries, Book 4

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A Messy Murder

By: Simon Brett
Narrated by: Simon Brett
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Professional declutterer Ellen Curtis doesn't need to like her clients to help them sort their homes out. Aging TV personality and curmudgeon Humphrey Carter might have a chip on his shoulder the size of England, but a job's a job.

But when Ellen arrives the morning after Humph's eightieth birthday party, primed and ready to tackle his study - she gets the shock of her life. Humph's dead. . . and all signs point to him having taken his own life.

His wife is adamant he's been murdered, and the more Ellen looks, the more dirt on Humph she digs up. . . and the more suspects she uncovers. Can she track down a killer - if there even is one? And can she keep herself from killing not only her own infuriating mother, but also her two grown-up children, who all seem determined to destroy her peace of mind?

©2024 Simon Brett (P)2024 Isis Audio Amateur Sleuths Cosy Mystery Women Sleuths Ageing

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Another easy to listen to story from Simon Brett. Always found his books a good read - since After Henry first came out.

Promising development of Space Woman!

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Simon Brett never fails to delight! Another fantastic edition to add to this collection that will keep you guessing and sleuthing away.

A great ad do toon to the clutter mysteries

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I usually enjoy Simon Brett's various stories. They are funny and very entertaining. This particular story, however, has quite a melancholic atmosphere. Got to admit I prefer the upbeat Mrs Parteger's series with her whacky band of cohorts, Ellen’s family aren’t exactly a bundle of fun and I’m not really feeling much love for them. They’re a bit annoying to be honest and the murder part of the story was downplayed somewhat. Nevertheless it was a good enough listen, just a bit sad and Simon's rather subdued reading added to the sadness.

Human, personal, bit annoying……..

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I like Simon Brett's work but this will be the last of this series that I listen to. Ellen is becoming a wet blanket and needs to sort her family out asap...it's so distracting from the story that 75% is family and the rest is a murder shoehorned in.

Great story but irritating character

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I am a fan of Simon Brett’s books but this is my my favourite series. Ellen is a great character and in this book we see her tested to the limit not only with the case she is working on, her clients but also her children and mother . Great who dunnit combined with a heart , the perfect escape !

Love this series

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Easy listening with fantastic narration I was just a tad disappointed with the story not enough meat on the bones for me this time

This author is a favourite of mine

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