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'Delicious . . . The twist will make you rethink everything.' New York Times Book Review
'Funny, clever and gripping ... with twists that will blow you away.' Irish Independent
When Ashley Smith - a bright-eyed but lonely American studying in London - is invited to spend Christmas with her classmate's family at their Cotswolds manor house, it seems like a perfect country idyll.
And for Ashley - who records it all in her diary - there's the added romantic potential of her friend's twin brother, Adam, who she thinks could be her wildest dream come true.
But is there something strange about the old house, both stately and rundown? What could the motives of the mysterious Chapman family be? And what holiday horrors might be lying in wait?

©2023 Faber & Faber (P)2023 Faber & Faber
Gothic Horror Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary Fiction Christmas Winter

Critic reviews

'Fiendishly good.' Observer

'Superb, elegant crime writing with more than a nod to the genre's past.' Daily Mail

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Really interesting- book didn’t follow the path I was expecting. Well written and well read

Unusual

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A very short story which is a little bit different but not all that interesting really

Different

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Once you get past the accents it’s actually really good. Quaint little Xmas story with a twist

Short but interesting

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This was an OK read… I only read it for book club. The characters were just a bit insipid and dull.
Did like the twist! But; it could have been brought to a conclusion sooner.

Bland

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Started really well then took a big dip halfway. Just about made it through. Audio good

Disappointing

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