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A Schooling in Murder

(Author) Andrew Taylor
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of The Ashes of London, comes a new historical mystery set in the last days of WWII England, May 1945 Monkshill Park School for Girls seems a world away from the violence that engulfed Europe during World War II. Yet its lonely, decaying grounds have witnessed a murder. Annabel Warnock, a teacher with a secretive past, left for the holidays and never came back. Both teachers and girls assume she simply walked out, but the truth is quite different. Her body tumbled from the Maiden's Leap, a viewpoint on the clifftop Gothic Walk, and was washed out to sea. But Annabel herself is still trapped at Monkshill, unable to move on. As she haunts the grounds and school, she discovers a hidden world - students, staff and servants are riven with deadly rivalries and dangerous tensions. And one of them is her killer...

Information
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780008494230
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
June 5, 2025

Andrew Taylor

Andrew Taylor is a British author known for his historical fiction and crime novels. He has written over 20 novels, with his most notable works including "The American Boy" and the Lydmouth series. Taylor is praised for his meticulous research and atmospheric storytelling, bringing historical settings to life with vivid detail. His works often explore themes of identity, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Taylor's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the historical fiction and crime genres, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards. His most famous work, "The American Boy," is a gripping mystery set in 19th century England that showcases his masterful storytelling and intricate plot twists.

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