Blotto, Twinks and the Heir to the Tsar by Simon Brett (English) Paperback Book

Description: Blotto, Twinks and the Heir to the Tsar by Simon Brett Another hair-raising adventure featuring the aristocratic brother and sister sleuthing duo! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Tawcester Towers, the family seat of the Lyminster family, has suffered an unwelcome injection of distant cousins, so distant that they arent even British! Count Igor and Count Lyudmilla Bashusky had to flee Russia after the Revolution and have spent the intervening years building up debts in the hotels of Europes capitals and sponging off ever more exasperated (and distant) relatives.The Bashuskys arrival at Tawcester Towers causes a stir, and its up to Blotto and Twinks, that indefatigable duo, to provide a solution to get them back to Russia. Reversing the Russian Revolution and getting a Tsar back into St Petersburgs Winter Palace is just the sort of challenge the fiercely bright Twinks relishes, though her dim-witted brother Blotto shows less aptitude for the subtleties of international politics, despite his commendable bravery.The siblings soon find themselves in Berlin to try and broker a meeting with the White Russian community, and swiftly become embroiled in a world of spies, counterspies, conspiracies and counter-conspiracies. Just when things seem to be looking up, little do Blotto and Twinks realise that their plans are being monitored by the spymaster Fyodor Vlachko, a former worker on the Bushuskys estate who has now risen to a senior post in the secret police of the newly-formed Soviet Union . . . Back Cover Tawcester Towers, the Lyminster family seat, has suffered an unwelcome injection of distant cousins, so distant they arent even British! Count Igor and Count Lyudmilla Bashusky had to flee Russia after the Revolution and have spent the intervening years building up debts in Europes capitals and sponging off ever more exasperated (and distant) relatives. The Bashuskys arrival causes quite a stir, and its up to Blotto and Twinks to devise a plan to get them back to Russia. Reversing the Russian Revolution and getting a Tsar back into St Petersburgs Winter Palace is just the challenge for fiercely bright Twinks, though her dim-witted, but brave, brother Blotto shows less aptitude for the subtleties of international politics. Praise for Simon Brett A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans P. D. James Murder most enjoyable Colin Dexter One of British crimes most assured craftsmen . . . Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment Guardian Flap Tawcester Towers, the Lyminster family seat, has suffered an unwelcome injection of distant cousins, so distant they arent even British! Count Igor and Count Lyudmilla Bashusky had to flee Russia after the Revolution and have spent the intervening years building up debts in Europes capitals and sponging off ever more exasperated (and distant) relatives. The Bashuskys arrival causes quite a stir, and its up to Blotto and Twinks to devise a plan to get them back to Russia. Reversing the Russian Revolution and getting a Tsar back into St Petersburgs Winter Palace is just the challenge for fiercely bright Twinks, though her dim-witted, but brave, brother Blotto shows less aptitude for the subtleties of international politics. Praise for Simon Brett A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans P. D. James Murder most enjoyable Colin Dexter One of British crimes most assured craftsmen . . . Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment Guardian Author Biography Simon Brett was educated at Dulwich College and Wadham College, Oxford, where he gained a First Class Honours Degree in English. A former radio and television producer, he has to date written over ninety books. A great many are crime novels, including the Charles Paris, Mrs Pargeter and Fethering series. Simon was Chairman of the Crime Writers Association from 1986 to 1987 and of the Society of Authors from 1995 to 1997. He is President of the Detection Club and was awarded the 2014 CWA Diamond Dagger. He lives near Arundel in West Sussex and is married with three grown-up children, three grandsons, one granddaughter, and a cat called Polly. Long Description Tawcester Towers, the family seat of the Lyminster family, has suffered an unwelcome injection of distant cousins, so distant that they arent even British! Count Igor and Count Lyudmilla Bashusky had to flee Russia after the Revolution and have spent the intervening years building up debts in the hotels of Europes capitals and sponging off ever more exasperated (and distant) relatives.The Bashuskys arrival at Tawcester Towers causes a stir, and its up to Blotto and Twinks, that indefatigable duo, to provide a solution to get them back to Russia. Reversing the Russian Revolution and getting a Tsar back into St Petersburgs Winter Palace is just the sort of challenge the fiercely bright Twinks relishes, though her dim-witted brother Blotto shows less aptitude for the subtleties of international politics, despite his commendable bravery.The siblings soon find themselves in Berlin to try and broker a meeting with the White Russian community, and swiftly become embroiled in a world of spies, counterspies, conspiracies and counter-conspiracies. Just when things seem to be looking up, little do Blotto and Twinks realise that their plans are being monitored by the spymaster Fyodor Vlachko, a former worker on the Bushuskys estate who has now risen to a senior post in the secret police of the newly-formed Soviet Union . . . Promotional "Headline" Another hair-raising adventure featuring the aristocratic brother and sister sleuthing duo! Description for Sales People Simon was the recipient of the 2014 CWA Diamond Dagger. Details ISBN1472118340 Author Simon Brett Pages 208 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Series Blotto Twinks Year 2016 ISBN-10 1472118340 ISBN-13 9781472118349 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-08-04 Media Book Imprint Constable Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1945 Short Title BLOTTO TWINKS & THE HEIR TO TH Language English Residence ENK DEWEY 823.92 UK Release Date 2016-08-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-08-08 AU Release Date 2016-08-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136445986;

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