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Murder On Mustique

from the author of the bestselling memoir Lady in Waiting
By Anne Glenconner
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In Murder On Mustique by Anne Glenconner, Lady Veronica Blake realises all is not as it seems on her luxurious Caribbean island. As mysterious deaths and disappearances disrupt the idyllic paradise, she finds herself interwoven in a thrilling mystery that captures the heart of island life. The story skillfully combines intrigue with a vivid portrayal of the glamorous setting.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive settings, intriguing mysteries, and character-driven plots. Set against the backdrop of a private Caribbean island, the story combines high society glamour with a gripping investigation, making it a fascinating read for fans of crime fiction.

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Murder On Mustique

Warm, witty, surprising and endlessly entertaining, Murder on Mustique draws on Lady Glenconner's wealth of knowledge about the island and love of storytelling to create a gripping murder mystery. It delivers perfect escapism!

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A storm. A disappearance. A race against time . . .

Murder On Mustique unfolds as tropical storm Cristobal creeps towards the island of Mustique, enveloping it in a tense calm. As most villa owners flee, a few young socialites refuse to let the summer revelry end. Among them is Amanda Fortini, an American heiress, who vanishes after setting out for a morning swim.

Detective Sergeant Solomon Nile, the island's sole fully trained police officer at just 28 years old, quickly realises the urgency of the situation. He knows he must inform Lord and Lady Blake, the couple behind transforming the island into a paradise. While Jasper is occupied in St Lucia with a new luxury development, Lady Veronica—Vee to her friends—needs no prompting to rush back to Mustique. Her beloved god-daughter, Lily, is present on the island, and Amanda's disappearance stirs unsettling memories of an event involving Lily's mother years ago. Lady Vee is known for her loyalty and calm demeanour in a crisis.

When Amanda's body is discovered, a murder investigation ensues. Detective Nile is convinced the culprit must be someone on the island since flights and ferries have ceased operations due to the storm warning. However, gaining cooperation from the island's tight-knit community proves challenging. As the storm makes its impact, another person vanishes, compounding the mystery and urgency.

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Murder On Mustique by Anne Glenconner is highlighted for its glamour, intrigue, and hints of the enigmatic paradise lifestyle. Set against the backdrop of a rich and famous playground, the novel is packed with detail and echoes Glenconner’s own experiences, akin to her bestseller memoir. This thriller combines charm and a well-structured plot, offering readers a glimpse into aristocratic intrigue, making it a delightful and entertaining read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529336382

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 352

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Anne Glenconner Cozy Crime Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Lady Glenconner was born Lady Anne Coke in 1932, the eldest daughter of the 5th Earl of Leicester, and growing up in their ancestral estate at Holkham Hall in Norfolk. A Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation, she married Lord Glenconner in 1956. They had 5 children together of whom 3 survive. In 1958 she and her husband began to transform the island of Mustique into a paradise for the rich and famous. They granted a plot of land to Princess Margaret who built her favourite home there. She was appointed Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret in 1971 and kept this role - accompanying her on many state occasions and foreign tours - until her death in 2002. Lord Glenconner died in 2010, leaving everything in his will to his former employee. She now lives in a farmhouse near Kings Lynn in Norfolk.

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