Author:Georgette Heyer,Matt Addis
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Sparkling characterisation and inventive plot from one of the best known and beloved detective novelists of all time.
The sixtieth birthday party of Silas Kane was marred by argument and dissension amongst his family. And then, the morning after the celebrations, Kane is found dead at the foot of a cliff. The theory that Silas accidentally lost his way in the fog is confirmed when the coroner returns a verdict of death by misadventure.
But then Kane's nephew and heir is murdered and threats are made on the next in line to the fortune, throwing a new and sinister light on Silas Kane's death. All clues point to an elderly lady of eighty as the killer. But as the redoubtable Superintendent Hannasyde delves further into the case he discovers that nothing is quite as it seems...
© Georgette Heyer 1937 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
'We had better start ranking Heyer alongside such incomparable whodunit authors as Christie, Marsh, Tey and Allingham'
—— San Francisco Chronicle'Rarely have we seen humour and mystery so perfectly blended'
—— New York Times'Sharp, clear and witty'
—— The New Yorker'Heyer's characters and dialogue are an abiding delight to me ... I have seldom met people to whom I have taken so violent a fancy from the word "Go"'
—— Dorothy L. Sayers'The wittiest of detective writers'
—— Daily MailStayed up far too late reading Invite Me In as I couldn't put it down! A chilling portrayal of coercive control with brilliantly flawed characters. I loved it.
—— Nikki Smith, author of ALL IN HER HEADClever. Compulsive. Deliciously creepy. Invite me in? Yes please. I didn't want to leave.
—— Jane Corry, author of MY HUSBAND'S WIFELoved this gripping psychological thriller with its clever plot and convincing characters. An original premise that draws you in with an unexpected twist.
—— Jenny Quintana, author of THE HIDING PLACEBrilliant pacing, a great cast of intriguing and all-too-believable dislikable characters, and a very satisfying ending. It's a masterclass in domestic noir - I loved it.
—— Andrea Mara, author of ALL HER FAULTSophisticated, intelligent and deftly woven, Emma Curtis has crafted another "guess, then guess again" psychological thriller to keep the reader hooked until the very last page.
—— Kerry Fisher, author of THE SILENT WIFEI loved this! Invite Me In offers a deep dive into the unnerving complexities of an unravelling family, with characters that are brilliantly developed and a plot that unspools with thrilling unease. With a book that is complex, clever and brilliantly executed, Curtis has become a new favourite on my thriller-author list!
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—— Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of THE CHALETIncredibly tense and gripping, Invite Me In kept me guessing right til the end.
—— Laura Marshall, author of FRIEND REQUESTGripping escapism. A breathlessly twisty psychological thriller full of toxic relationships and dark secrets.
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—— Jackie Kabler, author of THE PERFECT COUPLE
I loved Invite Me In - every time I thought I'd cracked where the story was going, Emma Curtis had me fooled... such an eerie, palpable, wild-ride of a thriller with a storyline that is impossible to predict. Not to be missed!
I enjoyed the compelling plot and and especially admired the skilful building of the characters - complex, flawed and intriguing.
—— Jane Shemilt, author of LITTLE FRIENDSBloody and disturbing in equal parts.
—— Daily MailI flew through this novel...[it] will leave the hairs on your arms standing up. You're constantly second guessing, and third guessing as to where it's going.
—— Belfast TelegraphWith a cracking plot and twisty ending, don't miss this tense whirlwind of a book!
—— CandisTwist follows twist in this event-packed drama, full of toxic characters.
—— Real PeopleA tense page turner.
—— BellaIf you're like us, you'll read this is one sitting!
—— That's Life!This tense psychological thriller simmers with suspense throughout - you'll be totally hooked!
—— My WeeklyAn intriguing domestic noir...Curtis will keep you guessing with this one.
—— NB MagazineInvite Me In is a riveting, character-driven thriller that hooked me from the first page and kept me captivated.
—— Take a BreakCurtis keeps us hooked with twists and a cast of characters who are convincing, if hardly likeable.
—— HeraldIn his trademark lucid prose, le Carré sets the scene for an atmospheric tale of betrayal, deceit and secret service malpractice . . . John le Carré, one of the great analysts of the contemporary scene, has left us a minor masterpiece of secrets and lies in spy land
—— Evening StandardA winner with fans of the master spy-writer
—— OldieA piercing portrait of moral ambivalence
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—— HeraldI gobbled up Silverview . . . Here le Carré is on more familiar territory - what was once known as Mitteleuropa, with its shape-shifting double agents, scarred idealists on the prowl for lost causes
—— SpectatorIt has often been said that le Carré is a novelist, not a mere thriller writer. Yet the thing is that, for all his protests that his creations were always more fictional than credited, what he excels at is giving us a plausible peek into the spy's world
—— The Times[Le Carré's] prose is as quietly impressive as ever and it's a thoroughly enjoyable read. It makes for bittersweet reading - the final work of a master, on fine form
—— Daily ExpressPromises to be filled with intrigue, surprises and timely meditations on the relationship between individuals and nations
—— iOne of the great moral writers of recent times
—— MetroFirst-rate prose and a fascinating plot . . . a fitting coda to a remarkable career
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