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SHE'S ON A REMOTE ISLAND. DEFENDING A MURDERER. BUT SHE REMEMBERS NOTHING.

'Unputdownable' Sophia Hannah

'Mind-blowing, audaciously inventive' Chris Whitaker

'Totally recommend. Stuart Turton meets Agatha Christie' Sarah Moorhead

'A heady, ambitious mix of courtroom drama and dystopian mystery' Daily Mail

Lila Dalton finds herself in the middle of a…

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1 author picked The Trials of Lila Dalton as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

What an amazing concept! I sped through Lila's story, desperate to find out how and why she lost her memory, and what on earth is happening on the strange island she's found herself on. This locked room mystery with a twist is intelligently written, and full of intrigue. I highly doubt you'll want to put it down.

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