I have had Black Lake Manor by Guy Morpuss on my tbr pile for what feels like forever. Certainly since its release as I have it in its original , black cover, hardback form. No longer an issue, as I've fixed that problem and am sharing my thoughts right here, right now. Here's what the book is all about:

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It was my pleasure to meet Guy Morpuss at a wonderful evening organised by Viper Books a little while ago and so I’m thrilled that my latest My Weekly review is of Guy’s A Trial in Three Acts. Agai…

"Ladies and gentlemen, on 19 October last year the actress Alexandra Dyce died in the chapel behind me. She died during the performance of a play, Daughter of the Revolution. Her death was brutal and shocking, and streamed to a worldwide audience. At first it was thought to be a terrible accident. It is now common knowledge that it was not. The question is not whether she was murdered, but by whom."

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Desperate to get away on a trekking holiday after a trial, Charles Konig KC finds himself instructed by American lawyer Yara Ortiz to defend a Hollywood actor, accused of the murder of his wife. Leo Lusk took on a role in a play he co-wrote for a chance to reconnect with his daughter, Francesca. Since his divorce from Alexandra Dyce, he believed Alexandra was turning Francesca against him.

Hollywood star Leo Lusk is on trial for murdering his ex-wife. Charles Konig, the leading barrister in the country is engaged to defend hi...

Six nights a week, the smash-hit play Daughter of the Revolution performs to a sold-out audience – until one fateful evening when the leading lady is beheaded live on stage. Each cast member has a …

Today I am sharing my review of A Trial In Three Acts, the brand new novel from Guy Morpuss which is released today. Happy publication day! I was lucky enough to pick up an early copy of the book from Bloody Scotland last year, so thank you to Viper for that opportunity to read it. Here's what the book's all about:

Author : Guy MorpussTitle : A Trial in Three ActsPages : 320Publisher : Serpent’s Tail / Viper BooksPublication date : 6th March, 2025Source : Netgalley A trial is rather like a play.We wear …

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Six nights a week, the smash-hit play Daughter of the Revolution performs to a sold-out audience – until one fateful evening when the leading lady is beheaded live on stage. Each cast member has a …

Hollywood star Leo Lusk is on trial for murdering his ex-wife. Charles Konig, the leading barrister in the country is engaged to defend hi...