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Jude Banks, recently engaged to sports enthusiast Piers Targett, is thrown into the peculiar world of Real Tennis—a historic indoor game played on a uniquely shaped court. Piers, an avid collector of the sport’s lore, invites Jude to his private club.
When a friend of Piers’s falls to his death during a match, the incident immediately triggers a police inquiry. As a quick‑thinking and observant neighbor, Jude finds herself drawn into the investigation, offering insights and clues that challenge both the detectives and the sport’s secretive community.
Blending the intricacies of a classic mystery with the exotic backdrop of Real Tennis, the novel explores friendship, crime, and the pressures of a new romantic partnership, all while keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Simon Brett
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