A DONNYBROOK AFFAIR - Vintage Noir Detective Thriller with Suburban Secrets

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A DONNYBROOK AFFAIR brings classic noir detective fiction to life with a fresh suburban twist. Praised by Uncaged Book Reviews, this vintage-style thriller combines compelling plot, salacious intrigue, and timeless detective storytelling perfect for feature film or limited series.

⭐ Uncaged Book Reviews

This book is set in a time before computers and cellphones, before technology took over. It reminded me a lot of the old movies like Dial M for Murder or Out of the Past... Intrigue, a compelling plot, and the salacious going-on between the well-heeled people of Donnybrook, make this a must-read for lovers of vintage detective fiction.

— Cyrene Olson, Uncaged Book Reviews

Synopsis

Lemuel Plant is a hard-up private investigator working out of a shabby downtown office. He's ready to quit, and is determined that his next case will be his last. Plant is visited by the beautiful Florence Joiner, who wants to collect evidence against her husband, who she alleges is having an affair with his secretary. On the job, Plant follows Harold Joiner, the managing partner of a successful firm. But he also follows his client, which leads him to the affluent suburb of Donnybrook and its country club. There, Plant discovers there's more to the story than what she disclosed. Intrigue, a compelling plot, and the salacious going-on between the well-heeled people of Donnybrook make this a must-read for lovers of vintage detective fiction.

Genre & Format

• Genre: Noir Detective / Mystery / Thriller

• Ideal Format: Feature Film or Limited Series

• Comparable Titles: Dial M for Murder meets Out of the Past

Why This Story Works for Screen

• Classic hard-boiled detective paired with affluent suburban secrets

• Pre-digital era setting evokes classic noir films like Dial M for Murder

• Compelling mystery with layers of deception and suburban intrigue

• Rich contrast between shabby downtown and country club elegance

• Perfect for noir revival trend - praised by Uncaged Book Reviews

Contact for Rights Inquiries

For film, television, and streaming adaptation inquiries, please contact:

Robert E. Kearns

Email: robertedkearns@gmail.com