Lights. Camera. Murder.
DI Rash Chowdhury prefers his mysteries like his tea: precise, ordered, and temperature-controlled. But the peace of Trevithick has been shattered. A major film production of The Smuggler’s Bride has invaded the harbour, bringing with it fake rain, massive egos, and a level of chaos that deeply offends Rash’s sensibilities.
The disruption turns deadly when the film’s troubled star plunges from the cliffs of Dead Man’s Drop during a night shoot. The crew calls it a tragic accident. The director calls it a nightmare for the insurance bond.
But Rash sees what the cameras missed. Hidden beneath the actress’s 18th-century silk gown are heavy-duty modern hiking boots. This wasn’t a drunken stumble; it was a planned excursion.
Saskia St. James didn't fall out of character. She was pushed out of the script.
Teaming up with DS Sarah Penrose, Rash must navigate a set full of professional liars to find the truth. In a world where every emotion is staged and every scene is lit to perfection, Rash must find the one thing Hollywood can’t fake: a motive for murder.
Genre: Mystery
DI Rash Chowdhury prefers his mysteries like his tea: precise, ordered, and temperature-controlled. But the peace of Trevithick has been shattered. A major film production of The Smuggler’s Bride has invaded the harbour, bringing with it fake rain, massive egos, and a level of chaos that deeply offends Rash’s sensibilities.
The disruption turns deadly when the film’s troubled star plunges from the cliffs of Dead Man’s Drop during a night shoot. The crew calls it a tragic accident. The director calls it a nightmare for the insurance bond.
But Rash sees what the cameras missed. Hidden beneath the actress’s 18th-century silk gown are heavy-duty modern hiking boots. This wasn’t a drunken stumble; it was a planned excursion.
Saskia St. James didn't fall out of character. She was pushed out of the script.
Teaming up with DS Sarah Penrose, Rash must navigate a set full of professional liars to find the truth. In a world where every emotion is staged and every scene is lit to perfection, Rash must find the one thing Hollywood can’t fake: a motive for murder.
Genre: Mystery
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