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Ron Base is a former newspaper and magazine journalist and movie critic. His works include twenty novels, two novellas and four non-fiction books. Base lives in Milton, ON. Prudence Emery worked as the press and public relations officer at the Savoy Hotel, and later as a publicist on more than a hundred film productions. She is also the author of the bestselling memoir Nanaimo Girl (Cormorant Books, 2020). She lives in Victoria, BC.
Praise for the Priscilla Tempest Mysteries... Princess of the Savoy: ""A fast-moving story whose initial frothy air is a clever mask on the serious stakes soon underway."" —FirstCLUE Reviews, ""Book of the Week"" Scandal at the Savoy: ""Prudence Emery and Ron Base have performed a skillful literary pas-de-deux, all the while free-pouring late-60s London nostalgia that is as dry and crisp as Moët. This novel is the party you always knew was happening and always wished you’d been invited to, and Priscilla Tempest is the most captivating redhead since Brenda Starr. My advice? Turn off the phone, dim the lights, pour yourself a flute of champagne, and let Scandal take you away."" —Michael Rowe, Shirley Jackson Award-finalist author of Wild Fell and Enter, Night Death at the Savoy: ""This light, frothy mystery is perfect escapist fare."" —Publishers Weekly “Skullduggery, false identities, and blackmail serve to move the mystery along at a nice pace, but it’s Priscilla’s hilarious self-criticisms, her flippant come-backs, and the razor-sharp banter that make Death at the Savoy such an entertaining read.” —Manhattan Book Review “This is a terrific read, with its delicious, backstairs view of one of the great hotels of the world. The plot has more twists and turns than the River Thames. Its cast of characters include Noël Coward, Bob Hope and Princess Margaret, apart from the long-limbed Canadian heroine, aptly named Miss Tempest. A younger, sexier version of Miss Marple herself. I know which one I prefer.” ―Hilary Brown, former foreign correspondent, ABC News, author of War Tourist “This book is a flashy, exhilarating ride―fizzy as a flute of champagne, brimming with intriguing twists and turns that are at once hilarious and dark. With her background at the Savoy in the Swinging Sixties, Prudence Emery is admirably equipped to dish delicious dirt!” ―David Young, award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and novelist “A wonderfully sophisticated romp through the hallways of London’s most famous hotel in 1968, where Priscilla Tempest takes on murder in a miniskirt. Told with an artful wit and precision that blends just the right amount of cheek with chic, Death at the Savoy is as deliciously decadent as 2000-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.” ―C.S. O’Cinneide, bestselling author of The Candace Starr mysteries “The moment we read Death at the Savoy we were immediately charmed and inspired by the humor, style and page turning quality of the storytelling but also completely smitten with an amazing ensemble cast of fascinating and hilarious characters led by the colorful and charismatic young female protagonist. Prudence and Ron have written a book that speaks to the global audiences' desire to immerse themselves in a world with glamour and history as they take you through the twists and turns of an irresistible murder mystery.” ―Sasha Alexander-Ponti and Edoardo Ponti, Producers “Death at the Savoy is funny, sexy, a little camp, and you want to know more. With a nod to Agatha Christie and rooted in Prudence Emery’s real-life experiences at the Savoy, the intrigue keeps coming. As a young actor in London, I was paying my way through drama school by working as head receptionist at the Park Lane Hotel, so I recognize the canvas and characters. If you’re looking for a fun read, and a sprinkling of gossip, look no further. Death At the Savoy is a must!” ―Matt Frewer, the star of Max Headroom
