Welcome to my official website

I am Simon Brett, the writer responsible for the Charles Paris, Mrs Pargeter and Fethering series of crime novels, as well as radio and television series such as No Commitments and After Henry. I am very fortunate to make a living (most of the time) from something I would do anyway. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to write. I still do, and I want to do it better.

I am, incidentally, not to be confused with Simon Brett, the wood engraver. I occasionally meet people who say how fortunate I am to be able not only to write but also to create such skilful and beautiful wood engravings. Sadly, I have no aptitude at all for the visual arts. Should you wish to find the other, artistic Simon Brett, his website is:
www.simonbrett-woodengraver.co.uk.

But here on mine, by clicking on the relevant links, you will be able to find out more about me and my writing.

Invited to a Private View of the work of controversial artist Denzil Willoughby, the good citizens of Fethering are not quite sure what to expect. And it certainly turns out to be a lively and interesting affair, culminating in an embarrassing confrontation between the obnoxious Willoughby and his ex-lover, followed by a heated argument with the gallery owner and a rival artist. But what no one could have anticipated was that the evening would end in sudden, violent death. With the police seemingly happy to accept an official verdict of suicide, Fethering residents Carole and Jude remain unconvinced. The victim may have had a history of mental fragility – but why is her mobile phone missing? And who might have taken it? Deciding to investigate further, Carole and Jude soon discover that the answers lead to more questions – and that at least one Fethering resident has a dark secret to hide.