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Discover the uplifting story with a uniquely loveable protagonist, perfect for fans of The List of Suspicious Things, Elizabeth is Missing, and Dear Mrs Bird.

‘Full of unforgettable characters . . . a beguiling mystery’ Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things
‘A wonderfully warm and involving page-turner.’ Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures
‘Life-affirming [and] full of surprises’ Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters

Florence Butterfield has a secret.

She’s kept it for 70 years. She’s travelled the world, fallen in love, and grown and changed in ways she never could have imagined. But she’s never told a soul.

Until one midsummer’s night, something happens. Something so terrible and unexpected that it changes everything for Florrie. And perhaps, at last, her long-buried secret will finally see the light of day . . .

Praise for The Night in Question and Susan Fletcher:

‘[Fletcher’s] prose is extraordinarily lyrical . . . and her themes are profound.’ Sunday Times
‘A gifted storyteller’ Independent
‘Fletcher unpeels with delicacy and insight the complex layers of the human heart.’ Guardian

Readers LOVE The Night in Question:

‘I absolutely loved this book… The writing is compelling and a joy to read.’
‘A heartwarming story that […] moved me to tears more than once.’
‘I loved this gorgeous novel, which is both a gripping, twisting whodunnit and a moving, intricate, beautifully written portrait of a life.’
‘Easily the best book I’ve read this year.’
‘A glorious combination of razor-sharp plotting, vivid characterisation and beautiful prose.’

Publisher Review

Our octogenarian heroine’s determination to investigate a violent crime on her doorstep, leads her to reflect on her colourful past of love and loss, in this wonderfully warm and involving page-turner * Clare Chambers, Sunday Times bestselling author of Small Pleasures * A wonderful, life-affirming novel, full of surprises, tender of heart, and infused with a spirit as warm and generous as any I have read. It’s a gripping literary whodunnit and so much more . . . I adored it. * Emma Stonex, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lamplighters * Full of unforgettable characters, a beguiling mystery with gorgeous prose, The Night in Question completely captured my heart. Florence Butterfield is a woman I will never forget and her story is one that had me in all kinds of tears. A triumph. * Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things * It’s brilliant * Daily Mail * Totally original, this water-colour pretty novel is as surprising as it is inspirational. I loved it! * Katie Fforde * I found myself catching my breath at the brilliance of the insight and the clever and truthful way Susan Fletcher reveals Florrie’s complicated emotional journey. A novel filled with love and generosity, it is a triumph. * Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times bestselling author * Every word is a jewel. A richly evocative and moving portrait of an unforgettable heroine who will teach you everything you need to know about life and love and loss. The best book I have read for a long time. * Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author * A perfect peach of a novel! Bright and beautiful writing, a delicious cast of characters, and a moreish whodunnit plot told with warmth, wit and emotional intelligence. A novel to be devoured! * Lucy Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author * A novel to treasure. Susan Fletcher’s magical prose sparkles, and the story bursts with optimism, compassion, and gratitude. Glorious – in both writing and spirit – it moved me to tears time and time again. * Emylia Hall, author of The Shell House Detectives * Moving, uplifting and beautifully written * The Sun *