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The Swan Lake Murders (Mary Wandwalker #4) The Swan Lake Murders (Mary Wandwalker #4)
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avg rating 4.32 — 18,587 ratings — published
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Mademoiselle le Sleuth (Paris Backstage Murders) Mademoiselle le Sleuth (Paris Backstage Murders)
by (shelved 57 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.32 — 10,386 ratings — published 2024
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The Appeal (The Appeal, #1) The Appeal (The Appeal, #1)
by (shelved 48 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.83 — 82,212 ratings — published 2021
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Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping [On a Dead Man] (Vera Wong, #2) Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping [On a Dead Man] (Vera Wong, #2)
by (shelved 44 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.15 — 85,409 ratings — published 2025
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Murder Takes a Vacation (Mrs. Blossom Mystery #1) Murder Takes a Vacation (Mrs. Blossom Mystery #1)
by (shelved 43 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.48 — 24,038 ratings — published 2025
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The Christmas Appeal (The Appeal, #1.5) The Christmas Appeal (The Appeal, #1.5)
by (shelved 41 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.54 — 23,776 ratings — published 2023
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The Golden Spoon The Golden Spoon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 40 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.47 — 56,839 ratings — published 2023
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An Expert in Murder (Josephine Tey, #1) An Expert in Murder (Josephine Tey, #1)
by (shelved 37 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.56 — 6,614 ratings — published 2008
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The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder (Antique Hunter’s, #1) The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder (Antique Hunter’s, #1)
by (shelved 37 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.37 — 22,981 ratings — published 2024
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Arsenic and Adobo (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #1) Arsenic and Adobo (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #1)
by (shelved 35 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.54 — 83,610 ratings — published 2021
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The Charity Shop Detective Agency (The Charity Shop Detective Agency, #1) The Charity Shop Detective Agency (The Charity Shop Detective Agency, #1)
by (shelved 35 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.82 — 13,090 ratings — published 2022
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The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid, #2) The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid, #2)
by (shelved 34 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.79 — 172,555 ratings — published 2023
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The Last Word The Last Word (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.84 — 13,311 ratings — published 2024
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Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect (Ernest Cunningham, #2) Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect (Ernest Cunningham, #2)
by (shelved 32 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.82 — 101,186 ratings — published 2023
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Mastering the Art of French Murder (An American In Paris, #1) Mastering the Art of French Murder (An American In Paris, #1)
by (shelved 30 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.67 — 12,520 ratings — published 2023
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Murder in an Irish Village (An Irish Village Mystery, #1) Murder in an Irish Village (An Irish Village Mystery, #1)
by (shelved 28 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.83 — 29,485 ratings — published 2016
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Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 24 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.33 — 7,547 ratings — published
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The Foundling The Foundling (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 24 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.98 — 34,585 ratings — published 2020
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The Age of Light The Age of Light (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.58 — 13,822 ratings — published 2019
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Harlem Rhapsody Harlem Rhapsody (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.06 — 11,471 ratings — published 2025
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Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.48 — 858,515 ratings — published 2016
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The Chilbury Ladies' Choir The Chilbury Ladies' Choir (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.97 — 38,926 ratings — published 2017
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The Glassblower of Murano The Glassblower of Murano (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.63 — 8,382 ratings — published 2006
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Vivaldi's Virgins Vivaldi's Virgins (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.75 — 3,064 ratings — published 2007
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The Cellist of Sarajevo The Cellist of Sarajevo (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.00 — 45,874 ratings — published 2008
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Matrix Matrix (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.67 — 71,232 ratings — published 2021
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Secondhand Spirits (Witchcraft Mystery, #1) Secondhand Spirits (Witchcraft Mystery, #1)
by (shelved 18 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.90 — 13,651 ratings — published 2009
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Weyward Weyward (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.05 — 478,458 ratings — published 2023
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Girl with a Pearl Earring Girl with a Pearl Earring (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.94 — 803,119 ratings — published 1999
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The London Séance Society The London Séance Society (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.49 — 75,518 ratings — published 2023
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In the Company of Witches (Evenfall Witches B&B, #1) In the Company of Witches (Evenfall Witches B&B, #1)
by (shelved 17 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.86 — 24,397 ratings — published 2021
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The Marriage Portrait The Marriage Portrait (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.01 — 226,626 ratings — published 2022
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Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1)
by (shelved 16 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.96 — 394,006 ratings — published 2000
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The Familiar The Familiar (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.74 — 154,023 ratings — published 2024
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The Other Einstein The Other Einstein (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.87 — 91,844 ratings — published 2016
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Practical Magic (Practical Magic, #1) Practical Magic (Practical Magic, #1)
by (shelved 15 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.69 — 193,417 ratings — published 1995
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The Manningtree Witches The Manningtree Witches (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.66 — 17,011 ratings — published 2021
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The Witching Hour (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #1) The Witching Hour (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #1)
by (shelved 15 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.09 — 128,159 ratings — published 1990
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The Once and Future Witches The Once and Future Witches (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.02 — 117,714 ratings — published 2020
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The Violinist of Venice The Violinist of Venice (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,975 ratings — published 2015
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The Orphan's Tale The Orphan's Tale (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.05 — 97,485 ratings — published 2017
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The Stranger Times (Stranger Times, #1) The Stranger Times (Stranger Times, #1)
by (shelved 14 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.16 — 17,373 ratings — published 2021
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The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane (The Physick Book, #1) The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane (The Physick Book, #1)
by (shelved 13 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.73 — 59,905 ratings — published 2009
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Ninth House (Ninth House Trilogy, #1) Ninth House (Ninth House Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 13 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.00 — 435,634 ratings — published 2019
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Clara and Mr. Tiffany Clara and Mr. Tiffany (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.88 — 58,316 ratings — published 2010
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The Death of Jane Lawrence The Death of Jane Lawrence (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.23 — 25,278 ratings — published 2021
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A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1) A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1)
by (shelved 12 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.02 — 575,969 ratings — published 2011
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A Spell for Trouble (Enchanted Bay Mystery, #1) A Spell for Trouble (Enchanted Bay Mystery, #1)
by (shelved 12 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.82 — 3,409 ratings — published 2020
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The Accidental Alchemist (Accidental Alchemist Mystery #1) The Accidental Alchemist (Accidental Alchemist Mystery #1)
by (shelved 12 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 3.81 — 9,502 ratings — published 2015
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Hamilton: The Revolution Hamilton: The Revolution (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as performing-arts)
avg rating 4.45 — 55,705 ratings — published 2015
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“Never underestimate the power of cheese." Tony the Theatre Dog, 2016”
― Tony the Theatre Dog

Teddy Hayes
“I am interested in helping people to understand how to sell what it is they need to sell in a way that makes sense for both them and the investor.  Over the years what I have been astounded that many artists and business people who produce theatre works consistently do not know how to go about funding their projects and moving them from one point to the other.  There are many money sources around, but in many cases people who make theatre are not business minded to the point of developing the skills to mine money sources consistently.  Ask yourself what is the motivation of this potential investor. Is it for financial return, is it for tax credit, is it just to help? or do they want to become a part of the entertainment business? 
OK once you have discovered this then you need to think in terms of how do you present your case. This is what has come to be known in the world of investment as your “pitch deck.”
― Teddy Hayes, The Guerrilla Guide To Being A Theatrical Producer

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