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The Death of Lucy Kyte

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The Death of Lucy Kyte by Nicola Upson is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows the journey of Josephine Tey as she uncovers family secrets after inheriting a remote Suffolk cottage. Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, the plot intertwines past and present mysteries, with the shadow of a notorious murder adding tension and suspense. As Josephine delves deeper, she finds that some truths may be dangerous to uncover.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by historical crime mysteries intertwined with real-life events and an intriguing atmosphere. It takes you through a richly detailed setting with a suspenseful plot, perfect for fans of character-driven narratives that keep you guessing till the end.

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The Death of Lucy Kyte

'Who is Lucy Kyte?'
Macdonald shrugged. 'Your guess is as good as mine.
Lucy Kyte is a mystery.'

The fifth novel in the enthralling series starring Golden Age crime writer Josephine Tey

'Who is Lucy Kyte?'
Macdonald shrugged. 'Your guess is as good as mine. Lucy Kyte is a mystery.'

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A house that can't rest

A crime that won't fade...

When Josephine inherited a remote Suffolk cottage from her godmother, it came full of secrets. Sorting through the artefacts of her godmother's life, Josephine is intrigued by an infamous murder committed near the cottage a century before. Yet this old crime—dubbed the Red Barn murder—still seems to haunt the tight-knit village and its remote inhabitants.

As Josephine settles into the house, she knows that something dark has a tight hold on the heart of this small community. Is it just the ghosts of the Red Barn murder, or is there something very much alive that she needs to fear? Trapped in this isolated community and surrounded by shadows of obsession, abuse and deceit, can Josephine untangle history from present danger and prevent a deadly cycle beginning once again?

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The Death of Lucy Kyte by Nicola Upson is praised for its intricate and atmospheric storytelling. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and the rich historical context that adds depth to the mystery. While some find it a bit slow-paced initially, the novel's suspenseful plot and vivid portrayal of the era ultimately engage and captivate.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571366415

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Nicola Upson was born in Suffolk and read English at Downing College, Cambridge. She has worked in theatre and as a freelance journalist, and is the author of two nonfiction works and the recipient of an Escalator Award from the Arts Council England. Her debut novel, An Expert in Murder, was the first in a series of crime novels whose main character is Josephine Tey - one of the leading authors of Britain's Golden Age of crime writing. She lives with her partner in Cambridge and spends much of her time in Cornwall.

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