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The Dead of Winter

By Nicola Upson
Series: Josephine Tey Series
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The Dead of Winter by Nicola Upson is a gripping crime novel set during a Christmas holiday at an isolated house in Cornwall. As the festive atmosphere dwindles, a shocking murder shatters the peace, leaving the guests and the host, famed author Josephine Tey, to unravel the mystery. Amidst increasing tension and suspicion, hidden secrets and past sins come to light in this chilling, atmospheric thriller.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate an atmospheric crime thriller set in a picturesque yet eerie winter landscape. The story weaves suspense with intricate character relationships, making it an engaging read for those who enjoy mystery fused with richly developed settings.

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The Dead of Winter

A snowy Christmas gathering on an island off the Cornish coast goes murderously wrong in this festive Golden Age mystery.

A snowy Christmas gathering on an island off the Cornish coast goes murderously wrong in this festive Golden Age mystery.

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December 1938, and storm clouds hover once again over Europe. Josephine Tey and Archie Penrose gather with friends for a Cornish Christmas, but two strange and brutal deaths on St Michael's Mount—and the unexpected arrival of a world-famous film star, in need of sanctuary—interrupt the festivities. Cut off by the sea and a relentless blizzard, the hunt for a murderer begins.

Pivoting on a real moment in history, the ninth novel in the Josephine Tey series draws on all the much-loved conventions of the Golden Age Christmas mystery, whilst giving them a thrilling contemporary twist.

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The Dead of Winter by Nicola Upson has been praised for its atmospheric setting and intricate plot. Reviewers often highlight the book's ability to blend historical elements with engaging mystery, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The character development and immersive winter setting are often considered strong points, contributing to an overall compelling and satisfying read in the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571353255

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 320

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Cosy Crime Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Nicola Upson Series: Josephine Tey Series

About the Author

Nicola Upson was born in Suffolk and read English at Downing College, Cambridge. Her debut novel, An Expert in Murder, was the first in a series of crime novels whose main character is Josephine Tey, who - along with Agatha Christie - was one of the masters of Britain's Golden Age of crime writing. There have been eight books in the series, of which Nine Lessons was shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger in 2018. She lives with her partner in Cambridge and spends much of her time in Cornwall.

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