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A Lesson in Malice
A gripping, atmospheric murder mystery that will keep you turning the pages
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SHE SAID YES TO A DINNER INVITATION. NOW SHE'S A MURDER SUSPECT... A Lesson in Malice is described as 'A gripping page-turner' by Catherine Ryan Howard and 'Agatha Christie meets John Grisham' by Sam Blake. Andrea Mara commented, 'I couldn't put it down.' A visit to...
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A lawyer attempts to solve a murder and prove her own innocence in this pacy, atmospheric page-turner
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SHE SAID YES TO A DINNER INVITATION. NOW SHE'S A MURDER SUSPECT...
A Lesson in Malice is described as 'A gripping page-turner' by Catherine Ryan Howard and 'Agatha Christie meets John Grisham' by Sam Blake. Andrea Mara commented, 'I couldn't put it down.'
A visit to her old university takes an unexpected turn for solicitor Finn Fitzpatrick when she receives an exclusive invitation. She is far from high profile on the legal scene, so why is she on the guest list for a select gathering in the College president's private dining room?
Three days later, a body is discovered on College grounds. And, as the police launch their hunt for the killer, everyone who was at dinner that night falls under suspicion. Including Finn.
Soon, she's investigating the murder, unearthing the bitter rivalries and hidden agendas lurking beneath the success of her fellow dinner guests. As the mysteries and revelations pile up, Finn finds herself keeping secrets from those around her—but at what cost?
'A perfect "locked-room-whodunnit" murder mystery that will keep you guessing,' says Sunday Independent. Patricia Gibney calls it 'A great read', while the Irish Examiner describes it as 'A pacy whodunnit.'
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529381443
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 January 2024
Country: Ireland
Imprint: Hachette Books Ireland
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 464
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About the Author
Catherine Kirwan grew up in the parish of Fews, County Waterford. She studied law at University College Cork and lives in Cork City where she works as a solicitor. She is the author of three previous legal thrillers featuring Cork solicitor Finn Fitzpatrick. The Seventh Body is her fourth book.
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