This is a “locked room mystery” built for the readers of 2020: a story concerned with secrets-among spouses, partners, and siblings-and their deadly collision. THE GUEST LIST is a delectable blend of Agatha Christie inspiration and modern-day psychological suspense. British author Lucy Foley has made a name for herself with two suspense novels that do exactly that, the newest of which will release in the US this summer. In a world obsessed with finding the next cutting-edge thing, sometimes the smartest way to stand out is to get back to basics. The Verdict: a “popcorn read” meets Agatha Christie-inspiration I loved The Guest List and gobbled it up in a few sittings. I savoured every secret, every twist and turn' Dinah Jefferies 'This is a stunningly brilliant book: writing to die for, compelling characters, and a plot driven by a deep-seated sense of unease. 'It grabs you from the off and keeps you guessing until the very end. Lucy Foley is the Agatha Christie for our times' Kate Hamer It gave me the same waves of happiness l get from curling up with a classic Christie' Alex Michaelides 'I didn't think Lucy Foley could top The Hunting Party, but she did! I loved this book.

'Thoroughly addictive' Sarah Hughes, I paper ' Sharp and atmospheric and addictive - I tore through it!' Louise Candlish 'Foley's second take on the 'closed room' murder mystery confirms her status as this generation's Agatha Christie' Sunday Express ' Whip smart page-turner with skilful characterisation. Foley builds her suspense slowly and creepily' New York Times 'Evoking the great Agatha Christie classics 'And Then There Were None' and 'Murder on the Orient Express,'. secrets and lies at every turn' Sarah Pinborough 'A very modern Agatha Christie for the new roaring 20s. Lucy Foley is really very clever' Anthony Horowitz 'Both a classic whodunnit and a very contemporary psychological thriller that left me guessing right to the end - a wonderful read' Kate Mosse Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why? About the Author The bride’s oldest (male) friend gives an uncomfortably caring toast. The bridesmaid not-so-accidentally ruins her dress. The groomsmen begin the drinking game from their school days. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed.

It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favours, and the boutique whiskey. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one.

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