Murder Under the Tuscan Sun :A gripping classic suspense novel in the tradition of Agatha Christie set in a remote Tuscan castle
Murder Under the Tuscan Sun :A gripping classic suspense novel in the tradition of Agatha Christie set in a remote Tuscan castle
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Published:
30 March, 2023
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'Rachel Rhys is in a league of her own, creating compelling, engrossing historical mysteries that grip readers by the throat every single time' LISA JEWELL
'Rachel Rhys should be everyone's summer reader' CLARE MACKINTOSH
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An isolated castle, a deadly crime. Is this real or a nightmare?
In a remote castle high up in the Tuscan hills secrets are simmering among its glamorous English residents:
The ailing gentleman art-dealer
His dazzling niece
Her handsome Fascist husband
Their neglected young daughter
The housekeeper who knows everything
and Connie, the English widow working for them.
Every night, Connie hears sinister noises and a terrible wailing inside the walls. Is she losing her grip on reality?
Or does someone in the castle want her gone?
Readers love Rachel Rhys' books:
'Wow! A knock-out book. Very Hitchcockian and Highsmith-esque with a delicious building of tension throughout' *****
'There is something immensely captivating about the way Rachel Rhys writes and it only took minutes for me to be transported' *****
'I wanted to give it six stars. The mystery and the menace make this book one I will want to read over again' *****
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529176575 |
| ISBN10 | 1529176573 |
| Number Of Pages | 352 |
| Item Weight | 241 g |
| Product Dimensions | 127 x 198 x 21 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Rachel Rhys should be everyone's summer reading * CLARE MACKINTOSH *
A thorougly absorbing and compelling read * JANE FALLON *
Rachel Rhys is in a league of her own, creating compelling, engrossing historical mysteries that grip readers by the throat every single time * LISA JEWELL *
Rachel Rhys takes us to an isolated castle in 1920s Tuscany for a brilliant and Du Maurier-esque tale of dark secrets, rising menace and the importance of taking a leap of faith. I loved it! * ANNA MAZZOLA, author of THE CLOCKWORK GIRL *
A wonderful, atmospheric thriller with a cast of glamorous villains. I love Rachel Rhys and this is her best yet * VERONICA HENRY *
I luxuriated in this story of repressed love, villains and vixens in such a glamorous and decadent setting overshadowed by the rise of fascism. Utterly absorbing, intriguing and entertaining, I loved it. * LIV NUGENT *
Deliciously atmospheric and menacing * Red Magazine, 10 Best Books of March *
An immersive mystery for fans of Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie * WOMAN & HOME Book club pick *
Gorgeous, atmospheric mystery * Best Magazine *
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Author's Bio
Rachel Rhys is the pseudonym of psychological thriller writer Tammy Cohen. Her debut, Dangerous Crossing, was a bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club pick and was followed by A Fatal Inheritance and Island of Secrets. Rachel's latest novel, Murder Under the Tuscan Sun is once again superb historical suspense crime, this time with an irresistible Italian 1920s setting.
She lives in North London, with her three (allegedly) grown up children and her neurotic rescue dog.
Visit www.tammycohen.co.uk to find out more about her work, including her latest pyschological suspense title THE WEDDING PARTY.
You can also find her on facebook or twitter as @MsTamarCohen or on Instagram as @tammycohenwriter.