Hattie Brings The House Down- Blog Tour

 

Author: Patrick Gleeson

Publisher: No Exit Press

Publishing Date: 9th May 2024

Many thanks to the publishing team and Random Things Tour for my physical copy and a spot on the tour

Blurb 

Get ready for a thrilling backstage ride in the world of theatre as seasoned stage manager Hattie embarks on a new production at London's Tavistock pub theatre. Here, the drama doesn't just occur on stage.

Troublesome directors and fastidious assistants soon become the least of Hattie’s worries as, a week into rehearsals, an actress is found dead backstage on the same day that an extremely valuable theatrical mask goes missing.

Hattie begins investigating both mysteries, all the while trying to keep the dysfunctional cast and crew on track for opening night. As she delves deeper into the secrets behind the scenes, her allegiance to her theatre, cast and crew will be tested to destruction.

My Thoughts 

Well this was a fun book to read. The blurb does a good job in reeling you in. 

I liked Hatties character as she was not your typical POV person and had a quirk about her. She is unapologetically confident, helps with situations which flare up but also has this calming and sensitive side too. 

Also it's not often you come across theatre style books either so gave it that extra edge. The plot does weave from past to present also which provides more of insight too but occasionally. 

What I really liked was that the plot was not straight forward as you would assume and lots if red herrings and blocks to the final conclusion.

The author did a great job in making this book entertaining to read and engage with.

Definitely recommend reading this!!