The Perfect Guests

Paperback Published on: 24/06/2021
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Synopsis

'The ultimate house party mystery . . . old secrets and new dangers collide in this deliciously thrilling tale' Lisa Gardner, No.1 New York Times bestselling author

'Anyone yearning for a page-turning gothic story with a big house - and a shocking family secret - at its heart should gatecrash The Perfect Guests immediately!' Eve Chase, Sunday Times bestselling author

Eight strangers
One deadly invitation
Welcome to Raven Hall . . .

After years of abandonment, Raven Hall has been restored to its former glory. For one night only, it is playing host to an evening of murder mystery.

The guests have gathered. The roles have been cast.

But someone is playing a sinister game, one with devastating consequences.

And as the guests are about to discover, the truth is much darker than fiction.

Raven Hall is waiting for you . . .

Praise for The Perfect Guests:

'A richly atmospheric time-slip mystery with the pulse of a thriller, The Perfect Guests is deliciously evocative and absolutely spellbinding' Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author

'Twisty and gripping, with a deliciously sinister murder mystery backdrop, The Perfect Guests had me utterly hooked, from its intriguing start right up until its heart-in-mouth ending. Dark, thrilling and expertly layered with secrets and suspense, it's a story you'll find impossible to put down' Holly Miller, bestselling author of The Sight of You

'A fabulously atmospheric setting, a cast of intriguing characters, and layer upon layer of mystery - this is a brilliant read' C. J. Cooper, bestselling author of The Book Club

'Stunningly written, simmering with secrets and tension, I cannot recommend The Perfect Guests highly enough' Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author

'A large, old house with a tragic past; a murder mystery weekend turning sinister; strange games of pretend being played within a family . . . What's not to love? Gripping from start to finish' Helen Cooper, author of The Downstairs Neighbour

'A page-turning tale full of suspense, secrets and shocking revelations . . . The Perfect Guests is a deliciously compulsive read' Saskia Sarginson, bestselling author of The Twins

'Twisty and utterly engrossing, I raced through it in one sitting and didn't stop until I reached the jaw-dropping ending' Lindsay Cameron, author of Just One Look

'The Perfect Guests is a Gothic mystery with an intriguing sense of place and a story that slowly unfurls with sinister tension. This page-turning novel, where games are always dangerous, takes on a life of its own' Lisa Ballantyne, Richard & Judy bestselling author

'This will keep you turning those pages. The characters are still playing on my mind' Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband's Wife

'Spine-chilling fun' Morning Star

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9780349419121
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 234g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Perfect Guests
Atmospheric & Intriguing; Two Storylines That Are Impossible To Put Down
‘You are cordially invited to play a game at Raven’s Hall...’ ‘The Perfect Guests’ is my first book by Emma Rous but it certainly won’t be my last based on... READ MORE
Charlotte Watkins
The Perfect Guests
Not quite a thriller but yet still worth reading
After reading the blurb I couldn’t wait to read this book as it sounded exactly my type of story. I did enjoy but not in the way I was expecting. If you’... READ MORE
Joanna R
The Perfect Guests
Engaging characters, atmospheric setting, and a complex plot
After reading Emma Rous’s debut novel last year, I was very excited to see how she would follow up such a fabulous book as “The Au Pair“. This one was just... READ MORE
Fictionophile
The Perfect Guests
A brilliantly twisty murder mystery suspense novel.
Once again Emma Rous delivers a superb mystery suspense title. I was a huge fan of her debut The Au Pair and after reading The Perfect Guest I can safely s... READ MORE
Sabrina Moutarde
The Perfect Guests
An exciting and suspenseful novel
In 1988, an orphan named Beth is taken by her aunt from the childrens’ home where she has lived since her parents and brother died in a tragic car accident... READ MORE
Rowena  Cooper
The Perfect Guests
Clever psychological thriller
In 2019 - Eight strangers, one deadly invitation. ‘ You are cordially invited to a murder mystery at Raven Hall’ .... and Sadie Langton accepts a job with ... READ MORE
Celia Short
The Perfect Guests
Thrilling!
This was a thrilling and exciting read from start to finish. I liked how this was spilt into the different time periods and each woman had a specific and d... READ MORE
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