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Waste of a Life
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Declutterer Ellen has been bringing order to the life of a recluse, but when he's found dead and the police suspect poison, her own life takes a chaotic turn.
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Simon Brett
Simon Brett worked as a producer in radio and television before taking up writing full time. As well as the much-loved Fethering series, the Mrs Pargeter novels and the Charles Paris detective series, he has written a number of radio and television scripts. Married with three children, he lives in an Agatha Christie-style village on the South Downs. You can find out more about Simon at his website: www.simonbrett.com
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