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""This light, frothy mystery is perfect escapist fare."" --Publishers Weekly ""Skullduggery, false identities, and blackmail serve to move the mystery along at a nice pace, but it's Priscilla's hilarious self-criticisms, her flippant come-backs, and the razor-sharp banter that make Death at the Savoy such an entertaining read."" --Manhattan Book Review ""As effervescent as the signature cocktail in the American Bar of its posh hotel setting, Prudence Emery and Ron Base's highly entertaining Death at the Savoy is a swiftly paced whodunit set in mod '60s London--the perfect backdrop for a pedigreed supporting cast that includes the Battling Burtons (Richard and Elizabeth Taylor), the ever-sage Noël Coward, a wisecracking Bob Hope, and a certain high-living Royal, not to mention an ex-cop gangster's widow from New York. What begins as an innocent caviar tasting soon escalates into a . . . well, to spoil the fun would be a crime.""--Stephen M. Silverman, author of David Lean and The Amusement Park ""A totally page-turning, entertaining romp through 1960's London. I loved it, read it in one sitting and look forward to reading more of Priscilla Tempest's adventures at The Savoy.""--Alma Lee, founder and first Artistic Director of Vancouver Writers Festival ""With a supporting cast of characters including Noël Coward, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Princess Margaret and Mountbatten, how could the unlikely protagonist Pricilla Tempest do anything but sparkle and shine? Set at the Savoy Hotel in the 1960's, this novel transports you to another time and place, all the while making murder great fun! If you are like me, someone who adored the character, Phryne Fisher, then this book is for you. There is wit, style and humour buoying up the mystery page after page in this joyful madcap murder mystery!""--Heidi von Palleske, author of Two White Queens and the One-Eyed Jack ""This is a terrific read, with its delicious, backstairs view of one of the great hotels of the world. The plot has more twists and turns than the River Thames. Its cast of characters include Noël Coward, Bob Hope and Princess Margaret, apart from the long-limbed Canadian heroine, aptly named Miss Tempest. A younger, sexier version of Miss Marple herself. I know which one I prefer.""--Hilary Brown, former foreign correspondent, ABC News, former Anchor, CBC Toronto, author of War Tourist. ""Death at the Savoy is funny, sexy, a little camp, and you want to know more. With a nod to Agatha Christie and rooted in Prudence Emery's real-life experiences at the Savoy, the intrigue keeps coming. As a young actor in London, I was paying my way through drama school by working as head receptionist at the Park Lane Hotel, so I recognize the canvas and characters. If you're looking for a fun read, and a sprinkling of gossip, look no further. Death At the Savoy is a must!""--Matt Frewer, the star of Max Headroom ""The glitzy '60s come alive in this riveting, star-studded whodunit. Base and Emery dazzle with their evocative portrayal of the Savoy Hotel and a dynamic plot that'll leave you wanting more. Can't wait for my next adventure with the irresistible Priscilla Tempest!""--Erin Ruddy, bestselling author of Tell Me My Name ""Death at the Savoy starts with a bang--lots of characters, entertaining scenes, posh setting... hints of more to come. It all moves swiftly and promises to be fun as you canter along with the characters.""--Anna Porter, co-founder of Key Porter Books, author of Deceptions ""This book is a flashy, exhilarating ride--fizzy as a flute of champagne, brimming with intriguing twists and turns that are at once hilarious and dark. With her background at the Savoy in the Swinging Sixties, Prudence Emery is admirably equipped to dish delicious dirt!""--David Young, award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and novelist ""A wonderfully sophisticated romp through the hallways of London's most famous hotel in 1968, where Priscilla Tempest takes on murder in a miniskirt. Told with an artful wit and precision that blends just the right amount of cheek with chic, Death at the Savoy is as deliciously decadent as 2000-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.""--C.S. O'Cinneide, bestselling author of The Candace Starr mysteries ""The moment we read Death at the Savoy we were immediately charmed and inspired by the humor, style and page turning quality of the storytelling but also completely smitten with an amazing ensemble cast of fascinating and hilarious characters led by the colorful and charismatic young female protagonist. Prudence and Ron have written a book that speaks to the global audiences' desire to immerse themselves in a world with glamour and history as they take you through the twists and turns of an irresistible murder mystery.""--Sasha Alexander-Ponti and Edoardo Ponti, Producers

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Prudence Emery was born in Nanaimo, educated in Vancouver, and lived in London, UK, and Toronto, ON, before moving to Victoria, BC. She has worked as the press and public relations officer at the prestigious Savoy Hotel, mingling with celebrities and politicians such as Canada's past Prime Minister Pierre-Elliot Trudeau and actor Marlene Dietrich. She has worked on more than a hundred film productions and is the author of the bestselling memoir Nanaimo Girl (Cormorant Books, 2020). Ron Base is a former newspaper and magazine journalist and movie critic. His works include twenty novels, two novellas and four nonfiction books. He has been published in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. He has written screenplays and worked with legendary filmmakers such as John Borman (Deliverance) and Roland Joffe (The Killing Fields). Currently, Base divides his time between Milton, ON, and Fort Myers, FL.

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