Phone for the Fish Knives by Daisy Waugh
A deliciously entertaining comedic novel full of sharp insight, sly wit - and a smidgeon of murder. Perfect for fans of PG Wodehouse, Julian Fellowes and Agatha Christie.
Praise for the Todes of Tode Hall series:
Fans of PG Wodehouse and Agatha Christie should bag this madcap comedy whodunnit. . Outrageous and over-the-top, a perfect antidote to all real-life craziness going on * Daily Mail *
It's sharp, funny and just the right amount of farcical - the best sort of murder mystery * Tatler *
I couldn't put it down -- Santa Montefiore
What a triumph! It gave me enormous pleasure to read, plus of course a few appropriate shudders. [In the Crypt] lightens the darkness in a way that is both dark and light -- Antonia Fraser
An irresistible champagne bubble of pleasure and laughter -- Rachel Johnson
Agatha Christie but with a bit of Julian Fellowes's Snobs and Downtown Abbey thrown in . . . A masterclass in how to write a rollicking good read -- Sarah Vine
A jolly farce that never takes itself too seriously * Red Magazine *
Fizzles, crackles and sparkles -- Elizabeth Buchan
An irresistible, high-camp crime caper - deliciously entertaining -- Andrew Wilson
A perfect antidote to wintry gloom * The Literary Review *
A country-house murder mystery with nods to Agatha Christie and Evelyn Waugh . . . a delightful treat * The Lady *
An effervescent madcap whodunnit * Metro *
A work of sublime silliness. The knife-edge between crime and comedy is a tricky one, but Daisy Waugh negotiates it magnificently . . . a delightful book, witty, pacy and beautifully written -- Simon Brett
This is a marvellous rollicking read with brilliantly drawn characters. I finished it within 24 hours -- Mary Killen
She's spot on; she's skewered her targets brilliantly -- Imogen Edwards-Jones
Fans of PG Wodehouse and Agatha Christie should bag this madcap comedy whodunnit. . Outrageous and over-the-top, a perfect antidote to all real-life craziness going on * Daily Mail *
It's sharp, funny and just the right amount of farcical - the best sort of murder mystery * Tatler *
I couldn't put it down -- Santa Montefiore
What a triumph! It gave me enormous pleasure to read, plus of course a few appropriate shudders. [In the Crypt] lightens the darkness in a way that is both dark and light -- Antonia Fraser
An irresistible champagne bubble of pleasure and laughter -- Rachel Johnson
Agatha Christie but with a bit of Julian Fellowes's Snobs and Downtown Abbey thrown in . . . A masterclass in how to write a rollicking good read -- Sarah Vine
A jolly farce that never takes itself too seriously * Red Magazine *
Fizzles, crackles and sparkles -- Elizabeth Buchan
An irresistible, high-camp crime caper - deliciously entertaining -- Andrew Wilson
A perfect antidote to wintry gloom * The Literary Review *
A country-house murder mystery with nods to Agatha Christie and Evelyn Waugh . . . a delightful treat * The Lady *
An effervescent madcap whodunnit * Metro *
A work of sublime silliness. The knife-edge between crime and comedy is a tricky one, but Daisy Waugh negotiates it magnificently . . . a delightful book, witty, pacy and beautifully written -- Simon Brett
This is a marvellous rollicking read with brilliantly drawn characters. I finished it within 24 hours -- Mary Killen
She's spot on; she's skewered her targets brilliantly -- Imogen Edwards-Jones
Daisy Waugh writes novels, reads tarot cards and teaches yoga. Unlike Sir Ecgbert Tode, she cannot do the standing splits. She lives in London.
To find out more, visit her website at: daisywaugh.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780349422480 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349422486 |
| Title | Phone for the Fish Knives |
| Author | Daisy Waugh |
| Series | Tode Hall |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2021-06-17 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |