The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby

The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby is a mystery novel by Ellery Lloyd that follows three suspicious deaths over a century, with the key to unlocking them all hidden in Juliette Willoughby's lost painting. It has been praised by authors such as Chris Whitaker, John Marrs, and Mark Edwards.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 13 March 2025
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby is a captivating multiple-timeline mystery by Ellery Lloyd that delves into the lives of three women connected by a lost painting. Set in Paris in 1938, Cambridge in 1991, and Dubai now, the story follows Juliette Willoughby, a runaway heiress who perishes in an accidental studio fire alongside her Surrealist masterpiece, Self-Portrait as Sphinx. Two art history students in Cambridge uncover evidence of a sinister plot surrounding Juliette's death, threatening to expose the aristocratic family's long-buried secrets. In Dubai, an art dealer is accused of the murder of his oldest friend, the last surviving member of the Willoughby dynasty. Three suspicious deaths over the course of a century lead to the discovery of a lost painting that may hold the key to unlocking the mysteries. The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby is a compelling read that combines love, madness, obsession, and revenge. With its richly imagined plot and layered storytelling, the book has received praise from authors such as Chris Whitaker, John Marrs, and Louise Candlish.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035020829