Blotto, Twinks and the Ex-King's Daughter: a hair-raising adventure introducing

Description: Blotto, Twinks and the Ex-King's Daughter by Simon Brett A hair-raising adventure set between the wars introduces fabulous brother and sister sleuthing duo, Blotto and Twinks! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Murder most enjoyable Colin DexterEx-Princess Etheline, daughter of the exiled king of Mitteleuropia, has been kidnapped during a visit to Tawcester Towers, ancestral seat of the Dukes of Tawcester, and ducal family honour demands that she should be rescued. The Dowager Duchess entrusts the task to her son, the Right Hon. Devereux Lyminster, known universally as Blotto. He is, of course, terribly handsome, honourable and brave, but as sadly deficient in the brains department as his sister Twinks is gifted.So the siblings set off, accompanied by trusty chauffeur, Corky Froggett. They drive across many countries to Mitteleuropia, a realm now ruled by a usurper, the ex-kings brother, where they suspect the princess has been taken.Can brave Blotto and Twinks rescue Ethelinda, or will they meet their end in the evil clutches of King Vlatislav?Praise for Simon Brett: A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans P. D. JamesPerfect entertainment GuardianFew crime writers are so enchantingly gifted Sunday TimesSimon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone. Jilly Cooper Notes Ex-Princess Etheline, daughter of the exiled king of Mitteleuropia, has been kidnapped during a visit to Tawcester Towers, ancestral seat of the Dukes of Tawcester, and ducal family honour demands that she should be rescued. A brand new series from veteran crime writer Simon Brett featuring the brother and sister team of Blotto and Twinks. Author Biography Born in 1945, Simon Brett was educated at Dulwich College and Wadham College, Oxford, where his gained a First Class Honours Degree in English. He has to date written over 70 books. A great many are crime novels, including the Charles Paris, Mrs Pargeter and Feathering series.Simon was also Chairman of the Crime Writers Association from 1986 to 1987 and of the Society of Authors from 1995 to1997. He lives near Arundel in West Sussex and is married with three grown-up children, one grandson, one granddaughter, and four cats. Review Top notch - TheBookBag.co.ukHighly amusing - One80P.G. Wodehouse never turned his hand to detective fiction, but if he had done so, he might have done something a little like this. - MyShelf.comLight, well-balanced and bubbling with subtlety and delight. - Crime Time Promotional A hair-raising adventure set between the wars introduces fabulous brother and sister sleuthing duo, Blotto and Twinks! Long Description Murder most enjoyable Colin DexterEx-Princess Etheline, daughter of the exiled king of Mitteleuropia, has been kidnapped during a visit to Tawcester Towers, ancestral seat of the Dukes of Tawcester, and ducal family honour demands that she should be rescued. The Dowager Duchess entrusts the task to her son, the Right Hon. Devereux Lyminster, known universally as Blotto. He is, of course, terribly handsome, honourable and brave, but as sadly deficient in the brains department as his sister Twinks is gifted.So the siblings set off, accompanied by trusty chauffeur, Corky Froggett. They drive across many countries to Mitteleuropia, a realm now ruled by a usurper, the ex-kings brother, where they suspect the princess has been taken.Can brave Blotto and Twinks rescue Ethelinda, or will they meet their end in the evil clutches of King Vlatislav? Praise for Simon Brett: A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans P. D. JamesPerfect entertainment Guardian Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted Sunday Times Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone. Jilly Cooper Review Quote P.G. Wodehouse never turned his hand to detective fiction, but if he had done so, he might have done something a little like this.-- MyShelf.com Promotional "Headline" A hair-raising adventure set between the wars introduces fabulous brother and sister sleuthing duo, Blotto and Twinks! Details ISBN1849013799 Author Simon Brett Pages 192 Year 2010 ISBN-10 1849013799 ISBN-13 9781849013796 Format Paperback Imprint Robinson Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 823.914 Birth 1945 Language English Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Series Blotto Twinks Publication Date 2010-07-29 Subtitle a hair-raising adventure introducing the fabulous brother and sister sleuthing duo UK Release Date 2010-07-29 Audience General NZ Release Date 2007-10-19 AU Release Date 2007-10-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136469147;

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