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Murder Under the Tuscan Sun: A gripping classic suspense novel in the tradition of Agatha Christie set in a remote Tuscan castle
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Murder Under the Tuscan Sun: A gripping classic suspense novel in the tradition of Agatha Christie set in a remote Tuscan castle
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Rachel Rhys
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:352 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 127 |
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Category/Genre | Historical mysteries Historical fiction |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781529176575
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Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Transworld Publishers Ltd
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Imprint |
Penguin (Transworld)
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Publication Date |
30 March 2023 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Gripping classic suspense novel in tradition of Patricia Highsmith and Agatha Christie with an irresistible 1920s Italian setting and circle of colourful suspects out to murder an English widow in a remote Tuscan castle 'Rachel Rhys is in a league of her own, creating compelling, engrossing historical mysteries that grip readers by the throat every single time' LISA JEWELL 'Thoroughly absorbing and compelling' JANE FALLON ------------ An isolated castle, a deadly crime. Is this real or a nightmare? In a remote castle high up in the Tuscan hills secrets are simmering among its glamorous English residents- The ailing gentleman art-dealer His dazzling niece Her handsome Fascist husband Their neglected young daughter The housekeeper who knows everything and Connie, the English widow working for them. Every night, Connie hears sinister noises and a terrible wailing inside the walls. Is she losing her grip on reality? Or does someone in the castle want her gone? Readers love Rachel Rhys' books- 'Wow! A knock-out book. Very Hitchcockian and Highsmith-esque with a delicious building of tension throughout' ***** 'There is something immensely captivating about the way Rachel Rhys writes and it only took minutes for me to be transported' ***** 'I wanted to give it six stars. The mystery and the menace make this book one I will want to read over again' *****
Author Biography
Rachel Rhys is the pseudonym of psychological thriller writer Tammy Cohen. Her debut, Dangerous Crossing, was a bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club pick and was followed by A Fatal Inheritance and Island of Secrets. Rachel's latest novel, Murder Under the Tuscan Sun is once again superb historical suspense crime, this time with an irresistible Italian 1920s setting. She lives in North London, with her three (allegedly) grown up children and her neurotic rescue dog. Visit www.tammycohen.co.uk to find out more about her work, including her latest pyschological suspense title THE WEDDING PARTY. You can also find her on facebook or twitter as @MsTamarCohen or on Instagram as @tammycohenwriter.
ReviewsRachel Rhys should be everyone's summer reading * CLARE MACKINTOSH * A thorougly absorbing and compelling read * JANE FALLON * Rachel Rhys is in a league of her own, creating compelling, engrossing historical mysteries that grip readers by the throat every single time * LISA JEWELL * Rachel Rhys takes us to an isolated castle in 1920s Tuscany for a brilliant and Du Maurier-esque tale of dark secrets, rising menace and the importance of taking a leap of faith. I loved it! * ANNA MAZZOLA, author of THE CLOCKWORK GIRL * A wonderful, atmospheric thriller with a cast of glamorous villains. I love Rachel Rhys and this is her best yet * VERONICA HENRY *
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