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Humpty Dumpty, beloved ladies man and renowned philanthropist, has been found in pieces…literally. The Nursery Crimes Unit (NCU) has been called in to investigate his untimely death, and Jack Spratt, lead detective, suspects foul play. With the help of his new assistant, Mary Mary, Jack Spratt unweaves an involved conspiracy involving Mr. Dumpty and a number of dastardly businessmen, ex wives, doctors, scientists, and jilted lovers. Meanwhile, Friedman Chimes, the famous and infamous detective of the Crimes Unit and former partner of Spratt, wants desperately to shut down the NCU. And to make matters worse, there’s a giant beanstalk growing in Mother Spratt’s yard and Jack’s eldest daughter is falling in love with the immortal god Prometheus. Just another day for the citizens in Reading, England.
I’m a big fan of Jasper Fforde’s books. Fforde has created a fictional world that is like a book within a book. The Nursery Crimes mysteries are a welcome and exciting spin off from his popular Thursday Next series. I know it sounds a little goofy, but it’s witty, and sarcastic, and full of imagination and interesting plot. The audio book edition is absolutely amazing, and Simon Prebble is as exciting to listen to as Jim Dale. If you are just looking for a fun, creative read, definitely try Fforde’s The Big Over Easy.
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