Lucy Foley Livres

For starters, everyone here is lying... 'Delicious and darkly glamorous' Lisa Jewell 'This is crime writing at its finest' Janice Hallett 'Lucy Foley is queen of the locked room mystery' Guardian **FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER - TAKE YOUR PLACE AT THE TABLE FOR THE THRILLER OF THE YEAR** _____________ In the shadow of an ancient wood, guests gather for the opening weekend of The Manor hotel - and a sumptuous feast. But as the candles are lit, tensions spark. Old animosities reignite. This isn't a celebration, but a reunion. And time someone got their just deserts... _____________ Laced with atmosphere and a chilling edge of folklore, The Midnight Feast is the delicious new murder mystery from Lucy Foley 'Her best work so far' ?????????? 'A book that is asking to be binge read' ?????????? 'Dark, twisty, eerie' ?????????? 'This is the type of party you will be scared to miss!' ?????????? 'A spectacular read!' ?????????? 'Laced with a gothic edge and with a sultry, slow burn plot' ?????????? 'Fiendish, sharp, wicked' ?????????? The Midnight Feast was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/c 03/06/2024 & w/c 10/06/2024

This collection showcases the iconic detective Jane Marple, reimagined by twelve bestselling and acclaimed authors. Each short story offers a fresh perspective on Marple's investigative prowess, blending classic elements of mystery with contemporary storytelling. Readers can expect intriguing plots and diverse styles, celebrating Agatha Christie's beloved character while introducing new twists and narratives that honor her legacy.

From London to Corsica to Paris--as a young woman pursues the truth about her late mother, two captivating love stories unfurl. Kate Darling's enigmatic mother--a once-famous ballerina--has passed away, leaving Kate bereft. When her grandmother falls ill and bequeaths to Kate a small portrait of a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Kate's mother, Kate uncovers a mystery that may upend everything she thought she knew. Kate's journey to find the true identity of the woman in the portrait takes her to some of the world's most iconic and indulgent locales, revealing a love story that began in the wild 1920s and was disrupted by war and could now spark new love for Kate. Alternating between Kate's present-day hunt and voices from the past, THE BOOK OF LOST AND FOUND casts light on family secrets and love-both lost and found.

A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. · Naomi Alderman · Leigh Bardugo · Alyssa Cole · Lucy Foley · Elly Griffiths · Natalie Haynes · Jean Kwok · Val McDermid · Karen M. McManus · Dreda Say Mitchell · Kate Mosse · Ruth Ware Miss Marple was first introduced to readers in a story Christie wrote for The Royal Magazine in 1927 and made her first appearance in a full-length novel in 1930's The Murder at the Vicarage. It has been 45 years since Agatha Christie's last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published posthumously in 1976, and this collection of ingenious new stories by twelve Christie devotees will be a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains the most famous fictional female detective of all time.

Special pre-order edition Stunning gold foil board design featuring key artwork and author signature. Limited to the first print run only, available while stocks last Discover the new murder mystery thriller from the No.1, million-copy bestseller, Lucy Foley

*The Sunday Times Top 5 bestseller* EVERYONE'S INVITED. EVERYONE'S A SUSPECT. In a remote hunting lodge, deep in the Scottish wilderness, old friends gather. The beautiful oneThe golden coupleThe volatile oneThe new parentsThe quiet oneThe city boyThe outsider The victim. Not an accident - a murder among friends.

'The perfect summer read... Gorgeously compelling' Good Housekeeping 'Full of mystery and long-reaching shadows of the past . . . richly drawn and compelling' Rosanna Ley It's 1951. In Europe's post-war wreckage, the glittering Italian Riviera draws an eclectic cast of characters; lured by the glamour but seeking an escape. Amongst them, two outcasts: Hal, an English journalist who's living on his charm; and Stella, an enigmatic society beauty, bound to a profiteering husband. When Hal receives a mysterious invitation from a wealthy Contessa, he finds himself aboard a yacht headed for Cannes film festival. Scratch the beautiful surface, and the post-war scars of his new companions are quick to show. Then there's Stella, whose secrets run deeper than anyone's -- stretching back into the violence of Franco's Spain. And as Hal gets drawn closer, a love affair begins that will endanger everyone...

Istanbul, 1921: Die ehemals schillernde Metropole des Osmanischen Reiches ist durch Krieg und Besatzung nur noch ein Schatten ihrer selbst. Viele Bewohner haben ihr Zuhause verloren. So auch die junge Nur, die wohlbehütet in einer intellektuellen Familie aufgewachsen ist, fließend Englisch spricht und sich am liebsten an die herrlich trägen Sommer in ihrem Haus am Bosporus erinnert. Inzwischen lebt sie mit Mutter und Großmutter in einer kleinen Wohnung und schlägt sich mit Näharbeiten durch. Eines Tages findet sie einen Waisenjungen und nimmt ihn zu sich. Als er hohes Fieber bekommt, bringt sie ihn in ein englisches Militärkrankenhaus. Einer der Ärzte, George, kümmert sich aufopferungsvoll um das Kind, und sosehr Nur ihn, den Engländer, also einen der feindlichen Besatzer, auch verachtet – nach und nach entspinnen sich zarte Bande zwischen den beiden …

Legendární slečna Marplová se opět vydává po stopách zločinu – tentokrát ve dvanácti nových příbězích! Karen McManus, Ruth Ware, Val McDermid, Lucy Foley a další autorky napínavých knih se spojily, a tak vznikl tento unikátní soubor. Slavná vyšetřovatelka s neobyčejnou znalostí lidské povahy vyráží do všemožných koutů světa, aby znovu předvedla svou bystrost a důvtip při řešení těch nejzapeklitějších záhad. Tucet povídek dokonale respektuje styl klasické krimi, zároveň však každá z nich osobitým, originálním způsobem dokazuje, proč zůstává slečna Marplová dodnes jednou z nejoblíbenějších detektivních postav na světě.