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The Mystery of Four

Murder is easy … when it doesn’t look like murder.

Tess Morgan has finally made her dream of restoring beautiful Kilfenora House and Gardens into a reality. But the week before the grand opening, her dream turns into a nightmare when a devastating accident looks set to ruin her carefully laid plans. There are rumours that Kilfenora House is cursed, but this feels personal, and increasingly terrifying, as people begin to die in a pattern that mirrors past events.

Could Tess herself be in danger? Clarissa Westmacott, ex star of stage and screen, certainly believes so, particularly when she discovers that someone has been picking purple-flowered aconite in the Poison Garden. And Clarissa will stop at nothing to save the friend she has come to see as a daughter…

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Reviews

‘Witty, twisty and featuring my favourite antiheroine in a long time’ Alex Marwood

A twisting, winding story that keeps the reader turning the pages. I loved it!

Andrea Mara

‘An immersive, atmospheric blend of rural family saga, am-dram satire and murder-mystery with several killer twists. You’ll never look at stately homes in quite the same way again.’ Apple Books

‘The cat steals every scene it’s in.’ The Sunday Times Book Club

‘A vivid cast of characters, endless intrigue and all the fun of a Golden Age mystery await you at Kilfenora House.’ Catherine Ryan Howard

‘Sam Blake’s The Mystery of Four has all the hallmarks of a ‘modern’ golden age murder mystery. A fabulous country house setting, an eccentric cast, and a regular drip feed of dead bodies. Add in an old curse, a determined amateur sleuth, and an ill-omened play and you have an offering that will delight fans of the genre.’ Vaseem Khan

‘A brilliantly twisty thriller featuring three of my favourite things – a country house, a curse, and a cat!’ Roz Watkins

“Thoroughly enjoying this .. you kinda can’t go wrong with Sam Blake in fairness..” PJ Coogan, Cork’s 96FM

An utterly compelling murder mystery. Perfectly plotted, with echoes of the Golden Age, this is a fabulously clever book. Masterful!’   Victoria Dowd

‘A wonderfully crafted whodunnit in traditional vein with red herrings and twists aplenty. A wholly satisfying read.’ Net Galley reviewer *****

‘A characterful crime drama that builds into a thrilling, Agatha Christie style whodunnit, The Mystery of Four is compelling, clever, and packed full of interesting personalities. I would not be surprised to see an adaptation of this out soon!’ Net Galley reviewer *****

‘Read in one sitting really enjoyable read totally recommend.’ Net Galley reviewer *****

‘It is incredibly well written, and the characters have real depth.’ Net Galley reviewer ****

What a fantastic read… I could not put it down.’ Net Galley reviewer *****

‘The true joy of this book is in it’s setting, a remote house in county Wicklow. The detail will convince you that you are actually there.’ Net Galley reviewer ***

 

 

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Available in Available in Paperback, digital and audio UK and Ireland

Published by Corvus Atlantic, Bolinda Audio

Published 5 January 2023 / 2 November 2023

ISBN 9781838952983

All books by Sam Blake