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Murder On Mustique

from the author of the bestselling memoir Lady in Waiting

Anne Glenconner author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Published:24th Jun '21

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A gripping mystery set on a tropical island, Murder on Mustique weaves together suspense, intrigue, and the search for truth amidst a storm.

In Murder on Mustique, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the idyllic island of Mustique, where a tropical storm looms ominously. The story begins with a sense of calm that quickly shifts to tension when American heiress Amanda Fortini goes missing after a morning swim. As the storm approaches, the remaining socialites on the island are drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Detective Sergeant Solomon Nile, the island's only trained police officer, is thrust into the heart of the mystery and must act quickly to uncover the truth behind Amanda's disappearance.

As the investigation progresses, Detective Nile reaches out to Lord and Lady Blake, who have deep ties to the island. Lady Veronica, known as Vee, rushes to Mustique, driven by love for her god-daughter, Lily, who remains on the island. The echoes of a past tragedy involving Lily's mother add layers of complexity to the unfolding drama. Vee's calm demeanor in crises becomes invaluable as they navigate the storm both literally and figuratively.

The discovery of Amanda's body escalates the urgency of the investigation, revealing that the killer must be someone from the island, as all transport routes are cut off due to the storm. With the local community reluctant to cooperate, the tension mounts, and when another person goes missing, the stakes rise even higher. Murder on Mustique masterfully combines elements of suspense, character depth, and the allure of a tropical paradise, making it a captivating read.

Dazzling . . . full of glamour, intrigue and gossip * Telegraph Magazine *
Packed with glamorous detail, the novel gives a sense of behind-the-scenes familiarity with the playground of the rich and famous . . . along with fascinating hints of the more troubled side of paradise * Daily Mail *
Anne Glenconner's memoir Lady In Waiting, which recalled her long friendship with Princess Margaret, was a runaway bestseller last year. This polished thriller evokes the same gilded world . . .A well-plotted thriller that unfolds at a clip . . . it's sure to find readers among fans of Lady In Waiting * Daily Express *
What makes this vicarious Caribbean holiday worth taking is the pleasure of our hostess's company - the book is suffused not just with mere charm, but with the author's genuine, and genuinely attractive, personality * Sunday Telegraph *
Like slipping into a bath after a long, cold day * i paper, Best books for Christmas 2020 *
captures the outrageous lifestyle of its wealthy and privileged denizens . . . huge fun from start to finish * Irish Independent *
A tropical whodunnit and a race against time * Woman *
A tantalising fact-and-fiction mix * Daily Express *
Lady Vee combines high-octane charm with redoubtable forensic skills. * Daily Mail *

ISBN: 9781529336382

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 32mm

Weight: 248g

352 pages