The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House: The stunning debut for fans of Agatha Christie

It's 1965 and eighteen year-old Rosie Churchill has run away to the beautiful but run-down Castaway House in the seaside town of Helmstone. But when she uncovers a scandal locked away in the walls of the old house, she soon comes to realise that neither her own troubled past nor that of the house will stay buried for long...

This stunning debut novel is a gripping read laced with mystery, secrets and love - perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Tracy Chevalier and Sarah Waters.

There are secrets hiding between the walls at Castaway House . . .
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1924
Robert Carver escapes to the glamorous Castaway House to spend a summer in the company of his much wealthier cousin, Alec Bray.

But appearances can be deceiving, and the Brays are a damaged family, with even more damaging secrets. And little does Robert know that his world is about to change for ever. . .

1965
Rosie Churchill has run away from home and everything she knows to stay at the rundown Castaway House.

But when she begins to discover a long-buried scandal she soon comes to realise that neither her own troubled past nor that of the house will stay secret for long. . .

As Rosie begins to learn more about Robert, the further she is drawn into the mysterious history of the house, and their stories, old and new, entwine.
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''An incredibly intricate story and wonderfully well written'' 5* reader review

''A gripping read with finely wrought characters and lots of rich detail and colour'' 5* reader review

''I became totally immersed'' 5* reader review

• | Author: Stephanie Lam
• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Aug 28, 2014
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781405917001
• | ISBN-10: 1405917008