This is the eighth in the Charles Paris series. Charles, a sometimes employed actor, finally seems to have gotten a break and is second lead in a play performing in the provinces. To make it even better, the play is a success, and is due to open in London.
To their great unhappiness, however, Charles and Alex Household, the two leads in the play, are told they don't have the drawing power that the television stars that have been hired to replace them have. As a sort of consolation prize, they are offered the understudy roles.
Michael Banks is the TV star that takes over the lead in the play, but can't seem to remember his lines. This problem is solved by having Michael wear an earpiece, with Alex reciting the lines to him during the play.
This seems to work, and the play is going well on opening night, until someone murders Michael Banks while he is onstage. The main suspect is Alex, and Charles starts investigating to save his friend.
I enjoy this series of books, and this is not an exception. Looking forward to reading more.
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