Grandes Dames of film and stage Trixie and Evangeline must dust off their amateur sleuthing skills in another delightfully witty mystery from Marian Babson.
Trixie and Evangeline have always accepted that it might occasionally be necessary to Suffer for their Art-but they draw the line at dying for it. Fearlessly, they face incompetence, irritation, and boredom as they scour the pub theatres and eccentric venues of the London fringe in their search for a new play to star in. How could they imagine that their innocent quest would lead them into danger? The never suspect that while they are stalking a likely playwright, a merciless killer is stalking them.
Zany actresses Trixie and Evangeline seek an appropriate play in which to revive their flagging careers. As usual, they leave chaos in their wake. But then murder takes center stage, and the ladies must seek a killer while keeping one step ahead of the action. Nadia May does an excellent rendering of the witty, aging thespians. She also presents a wonderful recreation of the Irish pub landlord who provides a venue for their struggling theatrics. Semtax, the wolfhound who "dogs" the ladies, adds to the fun by providing fodder for puns galore. Babson's lively characters and crisp dialogue are perfect for the audio medium. S.G.B. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
About the Author
Marian Babson was born in Salem, Massachusetts, but has lived in London, England, for the greater part of her life. Her many interests—theater, cinema, art, cooking, travel, and cats—are reflected in her numerous novels.
