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A gripping mystery with a classic feel, for fans of Agatha Christie

'Haunting and exquisitely written. Part intricate mystery and part ghost story. This book will stay with me for a long time' Anna Mazzola

'A stunning book, beautifully written' Ann Cleeves

The drive leads past the gate house and…

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1 author picked The Winter Guest as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I felt a powerful sense of tragic history and increasing pity and fear as this story progressed with its brooding, fateful, gothic atmosphere and hints of the supernatural in a gloomy, coastal house in Ireland. I became swept up by the gathering intensity and intrigue and the multiple shocks that arise from the main protagonist’s discoveries. I was absorbed in this compelling, thought-provoking story and captivated by its ingenious plot. 

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