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A Bird in Winter

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A Bird in Winter by Louise Doughty is a gripping tale filled with suspense and intrigue. The story follows a protagonist on the run, navigating a shadowy world filled with secrets and danger. As she tries to outsmart her pursuers, she confronts past decisions and hidden truths, which challenge her understanding of freedom and identity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping and suspenseful narratives. It's a captivating tale of personal strength and survival, beautifully written with multi-layered characters. The pacing keeps you engrossed as it delves into themes of resilience, identity, and the past catching up to the present.

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A Bird in Winter

The latest from the writer of BBC smash hit drama Crossfire, and Number One Sunday Times Bestseller Louise Doughty

The latest from the writer of Apple Tree Yard, and Number One Sunday Times Bestseller Louise Doughty

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Louise Doughty leads her unnerved readers into dark territory. – HILARY MANTEL

Doughty is a brilliant storyteller who knows how to build suspense to breaking point.The Times

The latest from the writer of BBC smash hit drama Crossfire, and Number One Sunday Times Bestseller Louise Doughty. Bird is a woman on the run. One minute, she's in a meeting in her office in Birmingham – the next, she's walking out on her job, her home, her life. It's a day she thought might come, and one she's prepared for – but nothing could prepare her for what will happen next.

As she flees north using multiple disguises, Bird has to work out who exactly is on her trail, and who – if anyone – she can trust. Like many people, she has fantasised about escape for a long time, but now it's actually happening. Is her greatest fear that she will be hunted down, or that she will never be found?

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A Bird in Winter by Louise Doughty has been praised for its gripping narrative and complex characters. Reviewers have noted the author's skill in crafting a suspenseful plot that keeps readers engaged, blending elements of mystery and drama. Additionally, the book has been commended for its atmospheric writing and exploration of themes like trust and survival.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571322183

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Export - Airside ed

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 464g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Louise Doughty's novels include Platform Seven, recently filmed for ITV; Black Water, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year; the bestseller Apple Tree Yard, which was adapted for BBC One; and Whatever You Love, nominated for the Costa Novel Award and the Women's Prize for fiction. She has been nominated for many other prizes including the Sunday Times Short Story Prize and the CWA Silver Dagger, along with creating and writing the hit BBC drama Crossfire. Her work has been translated into thirty languages. She lives in London.

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