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Fiendish, Wicked and Unmissable!
A Lucy Foley thriller is a gift to adore and in The Midnight Feast we have a mystery that is the epitome of the ultimate page turner and a crime thriller t... READ MORE
Interesting…
When I heard that Lucy Foley is writing a new book I was so excited! I read almost all her books and my favourite was “The Guest List”.
I have requested ... READ MORE
Foley at her best!
Thank you to Harper Collins for sending me a copy.
This is Lucy Foley back at her best. A Dorset based thriller which has the aesthetics of Midsommar a... READ MORE
An original, gripping murder mystery
The Midnight Feast is a chilling thriller that follows a group of friends at a Midsummer party that soon turns deadly. I enjoyed this newest release from t... READ MORE
White Lotus meets Hot Fuzz (in the most brilliant way)
Lucy Foley invites us to a Midsummer party at an old manor house turned luxury resort on the Dorset coast. Not any old party though, that would make for a ... READ MORE
This way for suspense!
Another modern crime classic from Lucy Foley. It’s a cross between The Birds, Wicker Man and an Agatha Christie. Don’t go down to the woods today . . .
Sensational!
Foley puts the thrill in thriller, and 'The Midnight Feast' is so very clever! The opening weekend of a new hotel focused on glamerous 'wellness' is a mesm... READ MORE
Didn’t want my lunch breaks to end!
I love Lucy Foley, her particular style of thrillers have kept me turning pages as I try to work out not only who has committed the murder but also who has... READ MORE
A twisty, summer page-turner
It's a sweltering summer by the Dorset coast and The Manor, a brand-new luxury hotel and wellness resort, is readying itself for its sold-out opening weeke... READ MORE
Foley's best yet! Loved the folklore and pagan elements.
Mysterious things are happening in the woods around the brand new boutique hotel opened by elite local Francesca Meadows and it doesn't take long for the p... READ MORE
Small-town vs big-city folk, 'for the greater good' vibes!
Another twisty page-turner from the queen of multi-pov narrative! Foley is a master in alternating perspectives, seamlessly jumping between characters and ... READ MORE
Amazing
Lucy Foley never disappoints, this was a great read. A slow burner, intriguing characters and an engaging plot.
Definitely recommend!
Plenty to crow about
I'm already a fan of Lucy Foley but this may be my favourite of all. I raced through it and have been slow to take interest in anything else since.Unusuall... READ MORE
Cloaked Figures, Summer Solstice, Local Legends & A New Manor On Opening Week. What Could Go Wrong?
Great holiday thriller set in Dorset. The steep walk to the nice beach that nearly makes you fall was a nostalgic touch.
This is her best thriller yet. ... READ MORE
Synopsis
For starters, everyone here is lying…
In the shadow of an ancient wood, guests gather for the opening weekend of The Manor hotel – and a sumptuous summer feast.
But as the candles are lit, tensions spark. Old animosities reignite.
This isn’t a celebration, but a deadly reunion.
And time someone got their just deserts…
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008385088
- Number of pages: 432
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 32 mm
- Weight: 380g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allAnother Page Turner from Lucy Foley
Thank you to the publishers for the latest great page turner from Lucy Foley.
Perfect to read at a cliff top luxury hotel? Or is it?
Because surely the g... READ MORE
Loved it!
Francesca Meadows and her partner, Owen Dacre, have built a fabulous luxury resort outside the woods where Francesca grew up called The Manor. It is booked... READ MORE
A very clever plot
The story centres around The Manor, a luxury hotel complex on the Dorset coast with “woodland hutches” nestling up to the forest. It’s midsummer and the ho... READ MORE
I am a big fan of the writing of Lucy Foley
I am a big fan of the writing of Lucy Foley having previously read 'The Hunting Party', 'The Guest List' and 'The Paris Apartment', all splendid books, bri... READ MORE
Epic Book!
5 star read! I devoured this book! A little slow to start but all of a sudden it had me hooked and I needed to know what was going to happen! The character... READ MORE
A sure-fire bestseller
Foley consistently knocks out mass market bestsellers, but despite this it’s taken me a while to warm to her writing. Her winning formula of unpleasant ric... READ MORE
Gripping!
I am always sad when I finish a book that has had me gripped. This is definitely the case with “The Midnight Feast”. The title makes you think of boarding ... READ MORE
A gripping read!
I have really enjoyed all of Lucy Foley’s books so far and this one also did not disappoint. Set in and around the sleepy Dorset town of Tome, ‘The Midnigh... READ MORE
Brilliant, Foley's best yet
The publication of a new book by Lucy Foley is always a reason for excitement and her latest dark thriller, "The Midnight Feast" does not disappoint.
Fo... READ MORE
Entertaining and twisty thriller
A new luxury resort, created by Franscesa is the ‘IT’ place to be this weekend. It is a ‘new age’ hotel/spa where health, fitness, and serenity are promote... READ MORE
Okay read
The Midnight feast is the latest anticipated thriller from Lisa Foley.
The manor once a family home is now a luxury retreat for the rich and famous. It i... READ MORE
I loved this
5 of 5 stars
My Five Word TL:DR Review : I Absolutely Loved This One
I’ve read a few of Lucy Foley’s books now and really enjoy her writing and imagi... READ MORE
My first Lucy Foley novel but not my last!
This is the first Lucy Foley book I’ve read but it won’t be the last! I had seen a few of my friends talking about this book and decided I had to give it a... READ MORE
Mysterious, mystical and full of twists
Lucy Foley is a brilliant storyteller and The Midnight Feast is another masterpiece. Weaving the story between 2010 and the present day it delivers a myste... READ MORE
Twisty thriller
My first time reading one of Foley's books, I have two sitting on my tbr, which i have yet to read. So I didn't know what to expect from her. Whilst I did ... READ MORE
Absolutely gripping
I think this may be my favourite book by Lucy. I’ve always lover her books, but this one is absolutely phenomenal. I would give it more than 5 stars if I c... READ MORE
Another banger
Another banger from Lucy Foley. A story of deep, dark woods, a touch of the supernatural, class differences and a long held, dark mystery. A cross between... READ MORE
An enjoyable read
I enjoyed reading this book. The short chapters make it very readable and quick paced. There are a lot of characters and a lot of things going on. A few th... READ MORE
Twists at every corner
I really enjoyed this book. I’ve also read The Paris Apartment and The Guest List by Lucy Foley, and I would rate this in between them. The Midnight Feast ... READ MORE
Atmospheric tale
An interesting story of entitlement wrapped up with folklore and the beliefs and traditions of the countryside. Francesca has inherited her families ancest... READ MORE
Okay Read
In the shadows of an ancient wood, guests gather for the opening weekend of The Manor: a beautiful new countryside retreat.
But under the burning midsumme... READ MORE
A slow burn with a dark tone
3.5 Stars
I've read most of Lucy's books and some I've enjoyed and others not, but this one sounded good so gave it a go. It certainly set the tone for ... READ MORE
Breathtaking Mystery
I guess it is safe to say that I’m a fan of Lucy Foley’s mystery-thrillers. I thoroughly enjoyed The Hunting Party, The Guest List, and The Paris Apartment... READ MORE
A real belter of a story!
This is the fourth Lucy Foley book I’ve read, so I know what to expect - a large cast of characters, a great location and a convoluted storyline. One of th... READ MORE
Clever
Oh my goodness! I didn’t think it possible, but Lucy Foley’s storytelling just get better and better, The Midnight Feast sucked me straight in and threw m... READ MORE
Murder,Secrets and Revenge
Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
I give this book 4 stars.
A book filled with murder, secrets, folklore and revenge at an expensive retreat. Told through m... READ MORE
A fantastic Mystery/Thriller
Thank you Netgalley, Harper collins audio and Lucy Foley for the audio arc of The Midnight Feast.
Narrated by Roly Botha; Laurence Dobiesz; Joe Eyre; Tupp... READ MORE
A Gripping and Twisty Read
4.5
My first Lucy Foley and I was not disappointed. The Midnight Feast will make a cracking holiday read (or any other time come to that) for sure.
T... READ MORE
Atmospheric thriller
Francesca Meadows inherits her grandparents’ manor in rural West of England and transforms it into an exclusive hotel where well-to-do guests have to submi... READ MORE
Chilling thriller
Lucy Foley delivers another chilling masterpiece with The Midnight Feast. Set against the dramatic backdrop of a luxurious new hotel opening on the Dorset ... READ MORE
The Queen of Atmospheric Thrillers is Back
Oft this was good. Having read all of Lucy Foley's books I knew I would like this without even reading the blurb.
Known for her locked room style myste... READ MORE
Scarily good
Lucy Foley is rapidly becoming another one of my favourite authors and this book didn’t disappoint.
The storyline is set in a converted Manor House provid... READ MORE
No ordinary Midnight Feast
A midnight feast at a select opening weekend of a re-imagined family retreat, with a select clientele invited to pay for the privilege - what could possibl... READ MORE
Chilling Atmospheric thriller
Having read previous books by Lucy Foley, I hoped for an intriguing read and wasn’t disappointed. This is a chilling, mysterious thriller which keeps you ... READ MORE
Complex but enjoyable tale
I have read most of Lucy Foley's books and this like the others I have read was very enjoyable.
The story is set in "The Manor" and the surrounding gro... READ MORE
A new beginning and a dark past
The Midnight Feast
It’s June 2025 and Francesca Meadows has achieved her greatest ambition. The family home in Tome, Dorset has now become The Manor, a d... READ MORE
Another great book by Lucy Foley
I do love reading Lucy Foley books. You can always be guaranteed a good solid story line with a thriller plot. This latest one was on point. Great stor... READ MORE
ok read
I find this author is a hit or miss for me and this one was somehow a miss. Yes, I did read it til the end and I didn't really expect some of the twists at... READ MORE
It’s good!
If you are going on holiday or don’t usually read books and you just want to read something - buy it. If you are a seasoned reader but are tired of reading... READ MORE
Intriguing thrilling a brilliant very different tale!
I seemed to completely devour this book in the spirit of a midsummer midnight feast! Set on the coast of Dorset, a very modern murder mystery! Intriguing t... READ MORE
The Midnight Feast
Well, this book took me round the houses and back again as I eventually gave up trying to second guess what was going on and just sat back and allowed the ... READ MORE
Fell flat for me
Lucy Foley is a little bit of a hit and miss author for me, which I know is an unpopular opinion! I loved The Guest List (although speaking to someone who ... READ MORE
Another terrific thriller from Lucy Foley
I really enjoy Lucy Foley’s work and this latest book doesn’t disappoint.
With a sense of foreboding pervading the narrative, the story unravels through t... READ MORE
Wicked and brilliant!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.
Another page turner from Lucy Foley!
A new beautiful countryside retreat on top of cliffs by the sea... READ MORE
If You Go Down To The Woods Today
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is a dark thriller with her trademark twists and turns and,this time,more than a touch of "The Wicker Man" ......being set... READ MORE
A good creepy cliff top hotel and cabins in woods location and lots of creepy birds
The Midnight Feast is a dual timeline novel set in June 2025 and also 2010. The location is ‘The Manor’, a newly refurbished luxury hotel on the cliffs in ... READ MORE
Great addition to your collection!
I was so happy to be chosen to read this arc as I’ve previously enjoyed Lucy Foleys other books!
I love the dual POVS as I really enjoy being able to s... READ MORE
An enjoyable summer read
An intriguing storyline, with multiple POVs and a well tied together ending.
While the multiple POVs took a little time to get used to, once the diary e... READ MORE
Fantastic thriller
This was an excellent thriller, a tense, well-structured novel where people’s long held secrets are forced into the open.
The setting was fantastic. Th... READ MORE
Plot is plotting
I was so skeptical about this? Perhaps still am after having finished it. It’s a perfect read for people that don’t read often and want something light but... READ MORE
Secrets, suspense, and murder
From the moment guests gather at The Manor for its opening weekend, Foley masterfully sets the stage for a chilling mystery to unfold. As old friends and e... READ MORE
Quick, Easy Read
Starting with the positives - the chapters were nice and short which meant I read the book in two sittings. The writing was easy to understand and I think ... READ MORE
Gripping thriller
This is the first novel that I have read by Lucy Foley and I wasn't disappointed.
The story is told from several points of view and over two timelines.
I... READ MORE
A feast for the eyes
“ if you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise” …. and the opener is a surprise and a half whichsure grabs my attention. You ready for ... READ MORE
A multi layered psychological thriller!
Francesca is opening The Manor a high class destination for the wealthy .
Everything on the surface is perfect , Francesca is the congenial host along wit... READ MORE
An enjoyable and well written thriller
Francesca Meadows is readying herself and also hustling her team of helpers in anticipation of a celebration feast to mark the opening of her luxury hotel.... READ MORE
Another great thriller from Lucy Foley
Heiress Francesca Meadows is turning her inherited family Manor House into a new-age retreat for the rich and successful in rural Devon. However, figures f... READ MORE
Silly but quite addictive
It is a hot Midsummer weekend on the Dorset coast and the well-heeled London glitterati have gathered for the opening weekend of The Manor. For owner Fran... READ MORE
Loved it!
The Manor is a high class hotel/spa/experience. On its opening weekend Francesca has arranged a spectacle that will be talked about for years. It had been ... READ MORE
Twists, Turns and Despicable Villains
3.5/5 stars
I enjoyed a previous book from Foley (The Guest List) and looked forward to this next outing.
This one started a little slow for me, pick... READ MORE
A fast paced thriller
There’s nothing not to love about a Lucy Foley book. The isolated setting, the characters of dubious moral quality and a thickening plot with more twists a... READ MORE
Intriguing and enjoyable
Lucy Foley always creates an interesting read with a unique angle. This book is that, although with lots of characters and a busy setting (the opening week... READ MORE
Chilling, character-focused and carnivorous
The Midnight Feast pulled me into its entrancing embrace and refused to let me go. Lucy Foley simply is a master of the genre.
I really enjoy Lucy Fole... READ MORE
Another Foley classic.
If Agatha Christie is the Queen of Crime then Lucy is the princess and heir to the title. Brilliantly written thriller which is very well written and gripp... READ MORE
Local folklore brings a murky past to life
The narrators are the best part of this audiobook. Really bringing the characters to life.
The changing timelines and different POV make it difficult to f... READ MORE
Thriller set on the DORSET coast
Welcome to the opening weekend of the Manor, “the hottest new rural getaway” run by Francesca Meadows, who inherited and upgraded the family seat. No expen... READ MORE
A slow burn of a story
I first read one of Lucy Foley's novels in 2019 and this is now my fifth. Murder mysteries are not a favourite genre of mine but I enjoy her novels as I fi... READ MORE
Suspense and intrigue
Secrets and intriguing characters combine in this gripping novel set on the gorgeous Dorset Coast. A new, very fancy Wellness Retreat is opening up, and ow... READ MORE
Didn't hit the spot for me
Really needed to concentrate with this one so many characters all known by all different names as well as their own and told from multiple points of vi... READ MORE
Lucy Foley at her best
Lucy Foley just gets better and better. The Midnight Feast is her best book yet.
Set in the grounds of a luxurious manor house The Midnight Feast is to... READ MORE
Well written thriller
It’s the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. Everyone is wearing linen. But the Sunday morning of opening weekend,... READ MORE
Twisty and unputdownable
4* The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley. Dark, sinister and one of the twistiest books I have ever read. Nothing and no one can be taken for granted.
Franc... READ MORE
A good read with a slow start
A 'select few' have been invited to the opening weekend of a swanky new wellness resort/spa, The highlight is to be a midnight feast. Unbeknown to the gues... READ MORE
A tense thriller
I have loved some books by this author, but not all and this book is one of the latter. Readers looking for a tense thriller will not be disappointed, tho... READ MORE
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is a masterclass in storytelling, I think that this book could be her best yet. It was a very clever book to read.
The wa... READ MORE
A cracking read
Another cracking story from the pen of Lucy Foley. A thriller with a difference lacing the psychological with mystical local folklore. On the Dorsey coast... READ MORE
Great Read
With a great plot and secrets aplenty, it’s hard to put this book down. It just sucks you in and you need to find out what’s happening in the present and w... READ MORE
A Magnificent Murder Mystery
Thank you Netgalley, Harper collins audio and Lucy Foley for the audio arc of The Midnight Feast.
Narrated by Roly Botha; Laurence Dobiesz; Joe Eyre; Tupp... READ MORE
Breathtaking Mystery
I guess it is safe to say that I’m a fan of Lucy Foley’s mystery-thrillers. I thoroughly enjoyed The Hunting Party, The Guest List, and The Paris Apartment... READ MORE
Best Lucy Foley Book
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is a cunning mystery thriller that will leave you guessing until the end. Using multiple points of view, the novel alterna... READ MORE
An atmospheric clash between the past and the present.
The opening of Dorest's newest resort venue has mixed reviews. It's on everyone's lips how fabulous it will be, but the locals resent the intrusion into th... READ MORE
Engrossing
I was sent a copy of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley to read and review by NetGalley. I really enjoyed this novel. It had a great cast of characters, ma... READ MORE
A belter
Great to see Lucy back on full throttle again.
great mystery
I am already a dedicated Lucy Foley fan so I am so happy to have received The Midnight Feast from Netgalley. I have enjoyed all of Foley’s books thus far, ... READ MORE
Her best work yet!
Thrilling atmospheric jaunt in the countryside! Didn’t think Lucy Foley’s works could get any better and then midnight feast came along. Finished it in 3 d... READ MORE
A real page turner
A Thrilling read. A brilliant murder mystery that keeps you guessing right from the beginning. It's at the opening of The Manor on the Dorset coast where ... READ MORE
It's one for the ladies
You know when there is just one author who you know will never disappoint. Well that's Lucy Foley right there. I was so excited to get the chance to read t... READ MORE
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
I am a HUGE fan of Lucy Foley’s thrillers. They’re always engaging, captivating and ultimately surprising. This latest addition to the author’s body of wor... READ MORE
My favourite by this writer yet!
Another blinder by Lucy Foley. I love that you can always pick up her latest and be assured of a brilliant read. This one is told from lots of view points ... READ MORE
Gripping
Really enjoyed this book. Gripping from the very start.
The character development was fantastic
Add to your tbr
I’ve really enjoyed the authors previous books, so was looking forward to this. I enjoyed that the book was told in different timelines, but would have lik... READ MORE
Sit back for a perfect luxury weekend - or is it?
Francesca - with her architect husband Owen - has turned her family estate into a luxury dream hotel and leisure complex. It opens its doors to the super r... READ MORE
Not the usual Lucy Filey standards
Im usually a big fan of Lucy Foley but #TheMidnightFeast didn't quite grab me as the others did.
I enjoyed the plot but felt it could have been so much be... READ MORE
atmospheric, twisty thriller
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is another atmospheric, twisty thriller that fans of her previous books will feel right at home with. Set at a luxurious, ... READ MORE
My first Lucy Foley book: Excellent
My first Lucy Foley book, I'm just ordering 3 more. It was excellent. I was a bit thrown by the changing POVs at first, and it did start slowly,
but afte... READ MORE
Average at best
After all the reviews I expected much more! A hap-hazard and weak plot, not the summertime read I was hoping for.
Fast paced thriller with a sense of menace
As always this is a fast paced thriller, this time set at the summer solstice as Francesca Dacre holds a Midnight Feast to celebrate the opening of her new... READ MORE
Full of suspense
Lucy Foley knows how to create a page turner! Intriguing characters telling their story as it unfolds in tantalising twists which kept me speculating. Writ... READ MORE
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