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      The Sharpest Needle

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      1939, Los Angeles. Marion Davies, one of Hollywood''s leading ladies, has received poison pen letters highlighting an embarrassing event in her past from the mysterious ''Argus''. Lillian Frost and her partner-in-crime Edith Head try to expose the writer before they exp...

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      Description

      Product ID:9781780297460
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Series:A Lillian Frost and Edith Head mystery
      Title:The Sharpest Needle
      Authors:Author: Renee Patrick
      Page Count:240
      Subjects:Historical crime and mysteries, Historical mysteries, California, c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period)
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      1939, Los Angeles. Marion Davies, one of Hollywood''s leading ladies, has received poison pen letters highlighting an embarrassing event in her past from the mysterious ''Argus''. Lillian Frost and her partner-in-crime Edith Head try to expose the writer before they expose Marion, but are drawn into increasingly dangerous and disturbing territory .

      Hollywood''s A-list takes centre stage once again in this stylish, twisty and sharply observed Golden Age of Hollywood mystery featuring irresistible sleuthing duo Lillian Frost and Edith Head. Effortlessly blending oodles of glamour and famous (and fictional) names with a stunningly crafted whodunit, this compelling, vibrant tale is bursting with twists and shocking moments. Love gossip, rumour and scandalous secrets? This page-turning read is perfect for fans of Classic Hollywood films and all mystery-loving fashionistas.

      What happens when your past catches up with you?

      Lillian Frost and Edith Head investigate a series of bizarre poison pen letters sent to a leading Hollywood actress in this mesmerising mystery.

      1939, Los Angeles. Marion Davies has a problem. The actress has received poison pen letters highlighting an embarrassing event in her past from the mysterious ''Argus''. Can Lillian Frost and her friend and partner-in-crime, celebrated costume designer Edith Head, expose the writer before they expose Marion? Lillian''s boss, millionaire inventor Addison Rice, seems to think so, but when Lillian speaks to her idol, Marion is reluctant to reveal her secrets, fearful of jeopardizing her affair with newspaper tycoon W.R. Hearst.

      Is a prankster simply trying to tarnish the reputation of one of Hollywood''s leading ladies, or is something more sinister going on behind the scenes? As Lillian and Edith are drawn into increasingly dangerous and disturbing territory, their enquiries take an unexpected and stunningly dark twist . . .


      Imprint Name:Severn House
      Publisher Name:Canongate Books
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2021-09-30

      Additional information

      Weight336 g
      Dimensions138 × 215 × 21 mm