The Great Deceiver (Ruth Galloway 7)

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In this gripping seventh volume of The Brighton Mysteries series, a magician and a murder set the stage for intrigue in a Brighton boarding house. Magician Max Mephisto, now living in London and visiting his daughter Ruby and her newborn, is unexpectedly approached by Ted English, aka the Great Deceiver. Ted's assistant, Cherry, has been found dead, and he fears he will be implicated in her murder. Max agrees to assist Superintendent Edgar Stephens, who is investigating the case. Unbeknownst to him, Cherry's family has also enlisted private detectives Emma Holmes (Mrs. Stephens) and Sam Collins to uncover the truth. The boarding house is home to a diverse group of performers involved in an Old Time Music Hall show, and it has ties to a sinister radio personality named Pal. When another magician's assistant is murdered, Edgar suspects a serial killer is at large. He convinces Max to return to the stage for a summer show, but the choice of assistant raises eyebrows when Edgar suggests someone unexpected. This installment is filled with period detail, clever plotting, and engaging characters, continuing the series' legacy of originality and excitement.