The Perfect Guests

‘ 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 Emma Rous: ‘ 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 ‘ 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 ‘This will keep you turning those pages. The characters are still playing on my mind‘ Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband‘s Wife ‘Family secrets come to light in this compelling debut with a gothic touch and a shocking denouement. E nthralling and addictive ‘ Lisa Ballantyne, bestselling author of The Guilty One