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Susan Stokes-Chapman's debut novel, The River at Night, is a gripping historical fiction set in 1878. It follows the story of Harriet, a young maid employed at Finton Hall, who becomes entangled in a mystery involving a missing child and a politician's family. The book has received critical acclaim, with readers praising its suspenseful plot, well-developed characters, and historical authenticity.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 16 January 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
'Held me completely in its thrall until the very last line’ SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN
'I was hooked from the start' DAILY MAIL
A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH
A TIMES BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS' ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN PRIZE
June, 1878. The body of a boy is pulled from the depths of the River Thames, suspected to be the beloved missing child of the widely admired Liberal MP Ralph Gethin.
Four months earlier. Harriet is a young maid newly employed at Finton Hall. Fleeing the drudgery of an unwanted engagement in the small village where she grew up, Harriet is entranced by the grand country hall; she is entranced too by her glamorous mistress Clara Gethin, whose unearthly singing voice floats through the house. But Clara, though captivating, is erratic. The master of the house is a much-lauded politician, but he is strangely absent. And some of their beautiful belongings seem to tell terrible stories.
Unable to ignore her growing unease, Harriet sets out to discover their secrets. When she uncovers a shocking truth, a chain of events is set in motion that could cost Harriet everything, even her freedom…
What readers are saying…
'I didn't want to stop reading!'
'This story has everything: murder, love, intrigue and heartbreak'
'Plenty of unexpected twists and turns. A sold five stars from me!'
'I couldn't put it down til the very end'
'Heartbreaking, intriguing, hard to put down'
Weight: 228g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008559021
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