Published posthumously, this richly atmospheric murder mystery from the much-loved author of the Seven Sisters series investigates a suspicious death in a highly secretive boarding school.
The Murders at Fleat House is a suspenseful and utterly compelling crime novel from the author of the multi-million bestselling The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley.
The sudden death of a pupil in Fleat House at St Stephen's - a small private boarding school in deepest Norfolk - is a shocking event that the headmaster is very keen to call a tragic accident.
But the local police cannot rule out foul play and the case prompts the return of high-flying Detective Inspector Jazmine 'Jazz' Hunter to the force. Jazz has her own private reasons for stepping away from her police career in London, but reluctantly agrees to front the investigation as a favour to her old boss.
Reunited with her loyal sergeant Alastair Miles, she enters the closed world of the school, and as Jazz begins to probe the circumstances surrounding Charlie Cavendish's tragic death, events are soon to take another troubling turn.
Charlie is exposed as an arrogant bully, and those around him had both motive and opportunity to switch the drugs he took daily to control his epilepsy.
As staff at the school close ranks, the disappearance of young pupil Rory Millar and the death of an elderly Classics master provide Jazz with important leads, but are destined to complicate the investigation further. As snow covers the landscape and another suspect goes missing, Jazz must also confront her personal demons.
Then, a particularly grim discovery at the school makes this the most challenging murder investigation of her career. Because Fleat House hides secrets darker than even Jazz could ever have imagined...
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781529094954
Number of pages: 480
Weight: 706 g
Dimensions: 242 x 164 x 45 mm
With likeable, complex characters and a fast-paced plot, this is a cleverly woven mystery to savour - Sunday Express
An intriguing mystery held together by racy dialogue and believable characters - Daily Mail
This is a thrilling whodunit for crime fans, and another Lucinda Riley legacy to treasure - Lancashire Post
A masterclass in beautiful writing - The Sun on The Sun Sister
Captivating . . . This multi-generational tale is a poignant yet uplifting novel that strikes just the right balance with its tone and characters - Woman's Own on The Butterfly Room
The Murders at Fleat House has you following every clues, guessing everyone is the murderer and cheering on Jazz and her team.
The book takes place at a prestigious school for boys and one of them is dead and one...
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I really enjoyed this crime novel. Ive read some of Lucinda Riley's work before but it's usually been historical romance fiction.
This is the first crime novel from Lucinda, published after her death. It...
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Oh my! This was such a captivating read, I had a job to put it down! Not only was there the mysteries to solve but the reader also had the problems faced by the various characters. Jazz, the main character, had... More
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