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The Murders at Fleat House is the suspenseful and utterly compelling crime novel from the author of the multimillion-selling The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley.

‘A cleverly woven mystery to savour’ – Sunday Express

The sudden death of a pupil in Fleat House at St Stephen’s – a small private boarding school in deepest Norfolk – is a shocking event that the headmaster is very keen to call a tragic accident.

But the local police cannot rule out foul play, and the case prompts the reluctant return of high-flying Detective Inspector Jazmine ‘Jazz’ Hunter to the force. Reunited with her loyal sergeant, she enters the closed world of the school and begins to probe the circumstances surrounding Charlie Cavendish’s tragic death.

When staff at the school close ranks, the disappearance of a young pupil and the death of an elderly classics master provide Jazz with important leads. But, while snow covers the landscape, a suspect goes missing.

As Jazz must confront her personal demons, a grim discovery at the school will make this the most challenging murder investigation of her career. Fleat House hides secrets darker than even Jazz could ever have imagined . . .

‘A thrilling whodunit for crime fans. Another Lucinda Riley legacy to treasure’ – Lancashire Post

Publisher Review

With likeable, complex characters and a fast-paced plot, this is a cleverly woven mystery to savour * Sunday Express * An intriguing mystery held together by racy dialogue and believable characters * Daily Mail * This is a thrilling whodunit for crime fans, and another Lucinda Riley legacy to treasure * Lancashire Post * I've loved the Seven Sisters from the get-go and this latest in the series is just as great as the rest . . . As ever there's a brilliant historical subplot -- The Daily Mail on The Missing Sister A masterclass in beautiful writing -- The Sun on The Sun Sister Absorbing family sagas set in glamorous locations . . . A perfect beach read -- The Daily Mail on The Butterfly Room Captivating . . . This multi-generational tale is a poignant yet uplifting novel that strikes just the right balance with its tone and characters -- Woman's Own on The Butterfly Room