Quercus
Quercus
Quercus
Quercus
Quercus
The biggest debut of 2024 and a hilarious mystery with a killer hook. Perfect for fans of Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building.
'VERY funny' Jennie Godfrey
'Smart, twisty, and original' Heat
'Terrific' J. M. Hall
'Superb' Glamour
'Wildly original' Elly Griffiths
'Delightfully refreshing' Daily Mail
FRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHE'D BE MURDERED.
SHE WAS RIGHT.
In 1965, Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that one day she'd be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously - until she was dead.
For Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. She'd spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder.
When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances' worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunt's last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances' will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions.
Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer?
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'FINALLY, the book I've been searching for . . . Without a doubt the best murder mystery book I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A cracking dual timeline read . . . I was totally engrossed in trying to solve the crime! Loved it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book is SO much more than just a clever hook. It's a fantastic combination of wonderfully crafted prose, vivid characters and a plot that made me gallop through' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An amazingly well written mystery with true Christie vibes . . . a rollercoaster I didn't want to get off' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Just brilliant . . . A proper who done it with a very modern twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved it: warm, clever and wildly original - Elly Griffiths, bestselling author of THE DR RUTH GALLOWAY MYSTERIES
A puzzling whodunnit, with plenty of action and some VERY funny one liners! - Jennie Godfrey, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS
Stuffed with clues, secrets and surprises . . . A terrific read! - J. M. Hall, author of A SPOONFUL OF MURDER
I so enjoyed this smart, original murder mystery . . . fans of Richard Osman will love this one - Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare
A deliciously inventive new take on the classic murder mystery. I couldn't put it down - Bobby Palmer, author of Isaac and the Egg