When leading lady Alexandra Dyce is beheaded live on stage in the third act, there are many people who are suspected. most wanted her dead but ger husband becomes the main suspect.

What a joy this book was to read. It is a fun read and I really enjoyed trying to work out the case. Of course I didn;t until nearer the end. It has an air of Agatha Christie, but much more clever and the mystery deepens before the thrilling climax

It is brilliantly told, I loved the theatric and Charles is a wonderful character. I am wondering if we will see him again in another book...

Charles Konig, KC, is looking forward to his holiday trekking the remote areas around the base camp of K2. Very much more of a mountains man than a people’s person, the thought of a distinct lack of human contact for two whole weeks is very appealing, especially as he has been much in demand of late. Unfortunately his clerk has other ideas. Keen to get his boss further up the Cicero rankings, Geoffrey is angling for the holiday to be put on hold so that Charles can lead the defence in a high profile murder case. Not interested, Charles has no intention whatsoever until the carrot of representing a US President is dangled!

What a brilliant book this is. Amusing and clever, very theatrical with well developed characters. Not only a good plot but an insight into the workings of the legal system, every day a school day!

More from Charles please, he’s too good to be a one off.

Thank you NetGalley and Serpent’s Tail/Viper.

A sort of mix of cozy mystery and legal thriller, plenty of humour, and a cast of intriguing characters.
A story featuring a victim that could be a perfect villain, twists and surprises, a solution that i liked
I would be happy to read other stories featuring Charles Konig and Yara Ortiz as they're an entertaining couple.
I had fun, enjoyed it, and read it quite fast.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine