Death Reports to a Health Resort, the ninth Anty Boisjoly, is available for pre-order
When his uncle is accused of an impossible crime by the wary and weary and ever leery Inspector Wittersham, Anty Boisjoly’s mum sends him to the wilds of Epping Forest to sort out who could have managed to murder the universally disliked taskmaster of a health resort dedicated to the repression and suppression of the best of the seven sins.
And things only get worse for Anty’s Uncle Pim when his nemesis dies in another murder that both eye-witnesses — Anty Boisjoly and Inspector Wittersham — swear was impossible.
As if two impossible murders aren’t enough, Anty and Inspector Wittersham find themselves at a health resort which allows none of their familiar sources of inspiration under strict rules enforced by Diogenes, the basset hound who’s lost faith in humanity.
And so the inspector must do without tobacco for his pipe and Anty without whisky for his wit as they uncover the secrets held by the drinkers and cheaters and full-time over-eaters, each of whom had cause or craving to kill.
I listen to your wonderful Anty Boisjoly books on Audible, and I’m wondering if you have lists of the character names for each book somewhere? Thank you.
Hi Jane — yes, I have character lists complete with exhaustive backstories, hics, tics, tastes and allergies.
Every book starts with a detailed outline, including all characters (and locations, historical research, auditions, subtexts, and snatches of poetry) but it’s never meant to be seen by anyone else. Having said that, I have done a more presentable census in the form of a cast list for Tim Bruce for each of the audiobooks starting from Reckoning at the Riviera Royale.
Do you think a combination of the two would be a fun thing to have? And, if so, would you mind terribly if I nicked your idea as a feature of future newsletters?
Yes! That would be brilliant! I just have trouble remembering all the different characters by name while i’m listening. Just a character list and maybe basic descriptions of each (without actual plot points) would be awesome!
UPDATE — the latest newsletter includes a launch date of (roughly) mid-October for the audiobook of Forebdoing Foretelling at Ficklehouse Felling and a redacted version of the cast list sent to Tim Bruce.