Miss Hortense and the Last Rites
$50.80
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
13 October 2026
Summary
Award-winning author of A MURDER FOR MISS HORTENSE
“Utterly thrilling, this quest for survival gripped me from start to finish. With a flourishing cast of richly drawn characters, it would be a crime to miss it” Olly Smith, author of Death by Noir
Nine nights to solve a murder … or she’ll be next.
When Bigglesweigh’s notorious gangster, Cuttah, uses up the last of his nine lives, and is found dead, there is only one person who c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399814423 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399814427 |
| Author: | Mel Pennant |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | Baskerville |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 515g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 160mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
Utterly thrilling, this quest for survival gripped me from start to finish. With a flourishing cast of richly drawn characters, it would be a crime to miss it – Olly Smith, author of * Death by Noir *
Praise for the Miss Hortense series –
Miss Hortense is sharper than Poirot, tougher than Vera and a better cook than Columbo! It’s Murder She Wrote as you’ve never seen it before – Sir Lenny Henry
What a joy - a brilliant new amateur sleuth to rival Miss Marple! * Good Housekeeping *
A warm, witty mystery that introduces a brilliant new voice in crime fiction * i Paper *
What a read! This is more than a cosy crime mystery, from the brilliant Miss Hortense and Blossom, and the rich history of their lives, it’s the story of a community, one I hope I get to visit again soon – Jennie Godfrey, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS
I really enjoyed this! Funny, clever and so entertaining. I’m looking forward to the sequel – Jessica George, author of MY NAME IS MAAME
A clever, funny, and suspenseful debut with unforgettable characters that anyone from a Caribbean family will recognise - unique, compulsive, and laugh-out-loud brilliant! Miss Hortense is a brilliant addition to crime fiction – Nadine Matheson, author of THE JIGSAW MAN
Packed with cleverness and warmth, with an expertly plotted mystery spanning decades, you do not want to miss the unique wit and resourcefulness of Miss Hortense. This book delivers that magical combination of unforgettable characters, community, and heart, and I could not put it down – Kristen Perrin, author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER
If this delightful murder mystery is anything to go by, then the formidable Miss Hortense will be your new favourite literary sleuth! Fresh, original and intriguing from start to finish! – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of THE EXAMINER and THE APPEAL
Mel Pennant
Mel Pennant is an award-winning playwright whose work has appeared in the National Archives, as well as on stage.
Born in London, she was raised by an extraordinary village, which included her Jamaican grandparents who moved to England in the 1950s as part of the Windrush generation. Mel is drawn to stories that explore what’s hidden below the surface and celebrate the richness and strength of tight-knit communities.
She lives in London with her family and their dog, Bleu, and she is currently writing another mystery starring Miss Hortense.
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